convent

/ˈkɒn.vɛnt/

//ˈkɒn.vɛnt// noun

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"convent" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“convent” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #15,375 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#15,375
frequency rank, English
7
letters
11
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

convent vs coven
71% similar
convent vs covet
71% similar
convent vs convey
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for convent
PropertyValue
Headwordconvent
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈkɒn.vɛnt/
Letters7
Frequency rank#15,375
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “convent” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). convent lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for convent is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/. Corpus data places it at rank #15,375 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for convent, with forms such as "cconvent", "cnovent", and "conevnt". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "coven", "covet", "convey", and more, where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English convent, variant of covent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio (whence ultimately convene), see con- + venio. Doublet of coven. The correct English form is convent, spelled C-O-N-V-E-N-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
  2. 2
    The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
  3. 3
    The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
  4. 4
    A Christian school.
  5. 5
    A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
  6. 6
    A coming together; a meeting.

Etymology

From Middle English convent, variant of covent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio (whence ultimately convene), see con- + venio. Doublet of coven.

This word in other languages

convento(Español)couvent(Français)Kloster(Deutsch)convento(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cconvent,cnovent,conevnt,connvent,convennt,conventt,convetn,convnet,convvent,covnent,ocnvent

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of convent - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

cconvent1cnovent2conevnt2connvent1convennt1conventt1convetn2convnet2
Edit distance from "convent"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "convent"?
"convent" is spelled C-O-N-V-E-N-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/.
What does "convent" mean?
As a noun, "convent" means: A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
What words are commonly confused with "convent"?
"convent" is commonly confused with "coven", "covet", "convey". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "convent"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "convent" is /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "convent"?
From Middle English convent, variant of covent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio (whence ultimately convene), see con- + venio. Doublet of coven. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “convent”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-O-N-V-E-N-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “coven” - see the side-by-side comparison. convent vs coven
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list