coven

noun

co·​ven ˈkə-vən How to pronounce coven (audio)
 also  ˈkō-
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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The impending invasion of Victoria (Bryce Dallas Howard) and her army of newborn vampires inspires an unlikely alliance between the Cullen coven and Jacob's Quileute pack, setting the stage for some kickass action sequences. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025 Despite having the scripts for the entire season, LuPone did not know that her character Lilia would be sacrificed in one of the final trials the coven faces on the Witches’ Road. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 12 May 2025 This unlikely coven will fight back against the strictures of Wellwood, the unsafe homes they’re expected to return to, and society’s demands on girls’ bodies. Natalie Zutter january 2, Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2025 This is left somewhat ambiguous, but it is implied that Agatha is buying time for Nick by slaughtering covens of witches as an offering to Death. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for coven

Word History

Etymology

Middle English covin agreement, confederacy, from Anglo-French covine, from Medieval Latin convenium agreement, from Latin convenire to agree — more at convenient

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coven was circa 1520

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“Coven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coven. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

coven

noun
cov·​en
ˈkəv-ən
: a meeting or band of witches

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