1
: a collection of individuals with similar interests or activities
a coven of intellectuals
2
: an assembly or band of usually 13 witches
Synonyms
Examples of coven in a Sentence
a coven of epicures who gather for monthly wine tastings
Recent Examples on the Web
Surely this particular coven wouldn’t be complete without them.
—
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 June 2024
There is a sequence in The Acolyte’s third episode that implies that space witches getting their periods is a formative experience for the women and girls within the coven.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 June 2024
The transatlantic voyage brings Louis to the Théâtre des Vampires, a Parisian troupe that’s actually a cover for a nocturnal coven led by the 500-year-old Armand (Assad Zaman).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 12 May 2024
The skeleton to me, in the end, is someone whose come from the coven to make sure and collect.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
There’s also a full coven hidden in the populace looking to gain power through their rituals and alliances with Mythos creatures.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
As his coven of vampires eagerly takes over the mansion, feasting on the humans inside, Claudia gleefully takes part in the bloodbath.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2023
This was their chance not only to burn a witch but to torch a coven.
—Charles Blow, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2024
The covens offer a great deal of friendship and caring, like a congregation, very similar to a congregation.
LA: If Litsteners want to go to an alternative pagan Halloween.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2023
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 June 2024
There is a sequence in The Acolyte’s third episode that implies that space witches getting their periods is a formative experience for the women and girls within the coven.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 June 2024
The transatlantic voyage brings Louis to the Théâtre des Vampires, a Parisian troupe that’s actually a cover for a nocturnal coven led by the 500-year-old Armand (Assad Zaman).
—Alison Herman, Variety, 12 May 2024
The skeleton to me, in the end, is someone whose come from the coven to make sure and collect.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
There’s also a full coven hidden in the populace looking to gain power through their rituals and alliances with Mythos creatures.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
As his coven of vampires eagerly takes over the mansion, feasting on the humans inside, Claudia gleefully takes part in the bloodbath.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2023
This was their chance not only to burn a witch but to torch a coven.
—Charles Blow, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2024
The covens offer a great deal of friendship and caring, like a congregation, very similar to a congregation.
LA: If Litsteners want to go to an alternative pagan Halloween.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2023
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“Coven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coven. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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