haven

noun

ha·​ven ˈhā-vən 

1

: harbor, port

2

: a place of safety : refuge

3

: a place offering favorable opportunities or conditions

a haven for artists

haven transitive verb

Synonyms

• harbor
• port
• anchorage

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

And, as Bad Bunny himself has often noted, a major concern for many Puerto Ricans is gentrification, fueled by tax incentives and the island’s reputation as a cryptocurrency haven that prioritizes foreign investors over locals. —Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025

This is especially true of multinationals that take advantage of overseas havens to sharply reduce their taxes. —Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Now though, there’s little safe haven in independent art either, where podcasting and comedy have welcomed truly noxious voices that are eager to remake themselves as Wormtongues in the halls of power. —James Folta september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025

This exclusive rooftop haven, complete with an infinity pool and an expansive Champagne selection, is framed by spectacular panoramic city views. —Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English hæfen; akin to Middle High German habene harbor

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing haven

• tax haven

Rhymes for haven

• craven
• flavin
• graven
• maven
• pavan
• raven
• shaven
• engraven
• unshaven
• riboflavin

Kids Definition

haven

noun

ha·​ven ˈhā-vən 

1

: harbor entry 1 sense 2, port

2

: a place of safety : shelter