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 Last Witch Hunter, about the one man who stands between humanity and the most horrible witch covens imaginable, grossed $130 million at the worldwide box office at the time of its initial theatrical release in 2015.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
July was packed with impressive new releases about AI consequences, the Idaho murders, seaside inheritance games and Nazi-fighting witch covens.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Evan Rachel Wood isn’t rejoining her coven of witches in the Practical Magic sequel.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 July 2025
Evan Rachel Wood won't be returning to the coven for the upcoming Practical Magic sequel — though not for lack of trying.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 July 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
July was packed with impressive new releases about AI consequences, the Idaho murders, seaside inheritance games and Nazi-fighting witch covens.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Evan Rachel Wood isn’t rejoining her coven of witches in the Practical Magic sequel.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 July 2025
Evan Rachel Wood won't be returning to the coven for the upcoming Practical Magic sequel — though not for lack of trying.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for coven
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“Coven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coven. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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