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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The gorgeous town, located on the French Riviera, is a haven for those looking to relax by the gin-clear waters.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
For the virus, these are havens protected from the immune system.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The venue was a haven for the African American community when the city was still segregated and became well known for booking jazz and big band performers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
According to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures, other states have moved to expand their safe haven laws.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
For the virus, these are havens protected from the immune system.
—NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
The venue was a haven for the African American community when the city was still segregated and became well known for booking jazz and big band performers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
According to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures, other states have moved to expand their safe haven laws.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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 29 Oct. 2025.
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