convent

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnvənt/
US: /ˈkɑːnvent/

  1. A building where nuns live and work, dedicated to religious service.

    1. The convent is near the church.
    2. The old convent now houses a library, offering quiet study space.

  2. The community of nuns living in such a building.

    1. She joined the convent last year.
    2. Life in the convent requires dedication, discipline, and deep faith.

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The word "convent" in English means: A building where nuns live and work, dedicated to religious service., The community of nuns living in such a building..

The phonetic transcription of "convent" is /ˈkɒnvənt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnvent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "convent": "The convent is near the church.". More examples on the page.