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coventry

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌvəntri]

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Learn how to use coventry in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) Coventry is a city in England. It's known for its history and unique buildings. It's a real place where people live and work.

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Coventry has many beautiful parks and museums.

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Coventry is not as busy as London, which has a lot more people.

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Have you ever visited Coventry in England?

Context: “idiom”

(noun) To be sent to Coventry means to be ignored or treated coldly by others. This might happen if someone did something wrong or became unpopular.

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After he apologized, his friends decided not to send him to Coventry anymore.

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She felt sad when her classmates sent her to Coventry after the argument.

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Why did they decide to send him to Coventry at school?

How to pronounce coventry

Pronunciation: [ˈkʌvəntri]

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