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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And, as with gold, investors may also flock to silver as a safe-haven asset during times of uncertainty.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Crystal River is a quiet Gulf Coast haven where Florida’s natural beauty takes center stage.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Frank also takes her to the movies, theaters long having served as a haven for him.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
In contrast, the war with Iran sent investors searching for havens like gold but did little to dim corporate earnings prospects.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Crystal River is a quiet Gulf Coast haven where Florida’s natural beauty takes center stage.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Frank also takes her to the movies, theaters long having served as a haven for him.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
In contrast, the war with Iran sent investors searching for havens like gold but did little to dim corporate earnings prospects.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
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 12 Mar. 2026.
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