2
: a place of safety : refuge
3
: a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions
a haven for artists
haven
transitive verb
Examples of haven in a Sentence
The shelter offers a haven from abusive spouses.
The inn is a haven for weary travelers.
This national park provides a safe haven for wildlife.
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For me, the city evokes images of its bustling nightlife, the guests who embrace it, and the hotels offering a haven for fun.
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Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Kingston had apparently spent years dodging storms, traffic and whatever else the Gulf Coast threw his way, only to find a safe haven 300 miles away from Lake Charles on the porch of a bunch of college kids.
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Meanwhile, the status of the U.S. as a safe haven is being questioned.
—Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Investors typically see gold as a safe haven during times of fear.
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Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Kingston had apparently spent years dodging storms, traffic and whatever else the Gulf Coast threw his way, only to find a safe haven 300 miles away from Lake Charles on the porch of a bunch of college kids.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
Meanwhile, the status of the U.S. as a safe haven is being questioned.
—Nick Sargen, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Investors typically see gold as a safe haven during times of fear.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for haven
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haven. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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