Venn diagram

noun

ˈven- 

: a graph that employs closed curves and especially circles to represent logical relations between and operations on sets and the terms of propositions by the inclusion, exclusion, or intersection of the curves

Illustration of Venn diagram

• AB represents the intersection of sets A and B

Examples of Venn diagram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Right in the middle of that Venn diagram is the mythical horse girl: an outdoorsy figure who needs clothes that can keep up with farm chores and look nice enough for a competition. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025

The overlap in the Venn diagram of the beliefs of Mormons (especially the reality-TV variety) and the traditional values The Bachelor has long espoused is basically a circle. —Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025

Delicious and affordable is our favorite spot on a Venn diagram. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025

How much the spiritual and political beliefs overlap in the Venn diagram of Boelter remains unclear. —Dan Barry, Twin Cities, 21 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

after John Venn *1834 †1923 English logician, who wrote a survey and formalization of such graphs in 1880

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Venn diagram

• abraham
• anagram
• cablegram
• cofferdam
• dendrogram
• diaphragm
• epigram
• hexagram
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• hologram
• instagram
• kilogram

Kids Definition

Venn diagram

noun

ˈven- 

: a diagram that uses overlapping circles to show collections of mathematical elements and what they have in common