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

But Qatar, a country that provides a haven to terrorists and financially supports anti-Israel activism around the world, is key to American interests, Hirschhorn said. —Michele Chabin, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025

Auto loans were once a safe haven, with drivers prioritizing payments on their transportation above other debts. —Miguel Ambriz, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025

Meanwhile, investors flocked to safe havens, including US Treasuries, gold and silver. —Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025

Under the glow of swirling pink lights, theatrical fog and chiffon drapery, Uchis transformed Madison Square Garden into an otherworldly haven for her fans. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 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