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

• anchorage
• harbor
• harborage
• port

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

Last year, Ling spent a night in Yokohama during a solo trip to Japan and made sure to stop by the ramen haven upon the suggestion of some friends. —Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024

The AeroGarden hydroponic haven fits snugly on the countertop and pumps out a steady supply of herbs (that’s right!), tomatoes (no joke!), and more—all year round. —Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024

Apartments especially were, at worst, havens for criminality and, at best, eyesores. —Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2024

Their deaths played foundational roles in establishing the state's future safe haven laws and shifted the state's opinions on parents who couldn't care for their babies. —Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 10 July 2024

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

Kids Definition

haven

noun

ha·​ven ˈhā-vən 

1

: harbor entry 1 sense 2, port

2

: a place of safety : shelter