A gathering or assembly, or in historical contexts, an archaic term for a convent; also used as a proper noun (Covent Garden in London).
From Old French 'covent,' which comes from Latin 'conventus' (gathering or assembly). Historically referred to religious communities of women; still used in proper nouns like Covent Garden.
Covent Garden in London was literally where the monks from Westminster Abbey's convent grew their vegetables—the word reveals that places we now think of as shopping centers or cultural landmarks often began as extremely practical, humble spaces serving religious communities.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.