1
: a collection of individuals with similar interests or activities
a coven of intellectuals
2
: an assembly or band of usually 13 witches
Examples of coven in a Sentence
a coven of epicures who gather for monthly wine tastings
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Cynical and sardonic, Emma is a bright and caring veterinarian who lives at home in a coven with her vampire parents, Charles and Liz.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Her coven of no-nonsense gals and transitioning beta males began cheering wildly.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Oh, and a trio of baddie bloodsuckers from another coven are also interested in taking a bite.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Her guiding rule has given her a good life with her teenaged daughter, a job as a philosophy tutor, and a coven of friends.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Her coven of no-nonsense gals and transitioning beta males began cheering wildly.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Oh, and a trio of baddie bloodsuckers from another coven are also interested in taking a bite.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
Her guiding rule has given her a good life with her teenaged daughter, a job as a philosophy tutor, and a coven of friends.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Coven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coven. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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