covey

[ kuhv-ee ]

noun

, plural cov·eys.

1. a brood or small flock of partridges or similar birds.
2. a group, set, or company.

covey

/ ˈkʌvɪ /

noun

1. a small flock of grouse or partridge
2. a small group, as of people

Word History and Origins

Origin of covey¹

First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English, variant of covee, from Anglo-French, Old French, noun use of feminine of past participle of cover “to hatch,” from Latin cubāre “to lie down”; couvade, concubine

Word History and Origins

Origin of covey¹

C14: from Old French covee, from cover to sit on, hatch; see couvade

Example Sentences

“The race for control of the U.S. House remains as close as it’s ever been,” said Erin Covey, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Because Calvert chairs such a powerful committee, “there is more industry interest in protecting his seat,” said Erin Covey, the House editor for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

From Los Angeles Times

So many seats are in play in California this year in part because Republicans surpassed expectations in California in 2022, Covey said.

From Los Angeles Times

“California matters more than any other state in terms of determining who’s going to control the House next year,” said Erin Covey, the House editor for the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think this is going to be a race to watch,” Covey said during a roundtable discussion at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last month.

From Los Angeles Times