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Coventry

KO-vuhnt-ree

Coventry (name) means a city in the West Midlands of England, known for its medieval cathedral and the legend of Lady Godiva. Example: “They visited the rebuilt cathedral in Coventry.”

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A city in the West Midlands of England, known for its medieval cathedral and the legend of Lady Godiva.
"They visited the rebuilt cathedral in Coventry."
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Coventre, from Old English Cofentrēo, Cofantrēo, of obscure origin. Believed to be derived from an Anglo-Saxon named Cofa, hence Cofantrēo (literally “Cofa's tree”). Traditionally, yet baselessly outside its history, tempted to be linked to English covenant.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Coventry” mean?

The word “Coventry” means a city in the West Midlands of England, known for its medieval cathedral and the legend of Lady Godiva.

How do you pronounce “Coventry”?

“Coventry” is pronounced KO-vuhnt-ree (/ˈkɑvəntɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Coventry” in a sentence?

Here is “Coventry” used in a sentence: “They visited the rebuilt cathedral in Coventry.”

What is another word for “Coventry”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Coventry” include Cov.

What part of speech is “Coventry”?

“Coventry” is a name.

Is “Coventry” a common word?

“Coventry” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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