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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Investors and economists upped bets that China’s yuan was set to rise, thanks to a short-term boost from the Middle East war and long-term trends driving a growing haven status.
—
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Plus, the length of time it’s stored can create a haven for algae or pathogens to grow.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Neighbors living in the area of NW 31st Avenue say the street is a haven for speeders, causing a safety concern under normal conditions.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for haven
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Plus, the length of time it’s stored can create a haven for algae or pathogens to grow.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Neighbors living in the area of NW 31st Avenue say the street is a haven for speeders, causing a safety concern under normal conditions.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for haven
Cite this Entry
“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haven. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
