coven

noun

co·​ven ˈkə-vən 

 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

Synonyms

• community
• clique
• crowd
• pack
• circle
• clan
• bunch
• gang
• network
• organization
• coterie
• body
• club

Examples of coven in a Sentence

a coven of epicures who gather for monthly wine tastings

Recent Examples on the Web

And this coven has used its magic for years to protect the gays of Fire Island. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 9 May 2025

Three years on from escaping Scarlet Witch's spell that trapped the town Westview, New Jersey in an alternate dimension resembling an old TV show, Agatha enlists the help of a new coven of witches (including a game Aubrey Plaza) to take on old enemies and regain her powers. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024

This card also reflects Lilia’s journey toward finding her place and working with her coven. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024

Founded in 2019, Mr. Simion’s party, Alliance for the Union of Romanians, was initially dismissed as a coven of nationalist cranks. —Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 16 May 2025

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

Rhymes for coven

• oven

Kids Definition

coven

noun

cov·​en

ˈkəv-ən

: a meeting or band of witches