Synonyms for

Coventry

Verb / ˈkʌvʌntri: / Another word for coventry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Coventry is a city in central England known for its medieval cathedral and ruins of a castle.

Synonyms & similar words

coventry banishment ostracism city town metropolis municipality locale settlement center capital downtown burg hamlet village community district region territory province state country

Synonyms by register

Formal

ostracism excommunication boycott shunning

Informal

giving the cold shoulder cutting off blacklisting ignoring

Literary

exile banishment outcasting

Antonyms

welcome acceptance inclusion embrace approval recognition

Common collocations

  • send to Coventry
  • left in Coventry
  • put in Coventry
  • in Coventry
  • to Coventry

Word family

verb से Coventry

Usage note

The phrase 'send to Coventry' means to deliberately ignore someone. It is an idiom and not typically used as a standalone verb or adjective.

Example sentences

  1. Coventry is a beautiful city with a lot of history.
  2. I've never been to Coventry, but I'd like to visit someday.
  3. The people of Coventry are very friendly.
  4. Coventry Cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks in the city.
  5. The ruins of Coventry Castle are a popular tourist attraction.

Quotes

  • 'Coventry is a quiet place - that's why I come back here.' - Nick Rhodes
  • 'Coventry is a very historic city, and the castle ruins are fascinating.' - Louise Nurding
  • 'Coventry is a city that has reinvented itself over and over again and always emerged stronger.' - Nick Clegg

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