haven

noun

ha·​ven ˈhā-vən How to pronounce haven (audio)
1
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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While gold’s rise suggests confidence in its role as a safe haven, the ongoing trade negotiations might present additional market shifts. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025 Should online life become even less inclusive for LGBTQ+ people during Trump’s term, apps like OkCupid, Feeld, and Hinge could become digital havens, places to connect. Jason Parham, WIRED, 24 Jan. 2025 Up an eye-popping 27.2% last year, gold’s performance made clear its enduring role as a safe haven. Frank Holmes, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Then a family decided to save the spiritual haven themselves. Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for haven 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of haven was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haven. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

haven

noun
ha·​ven ˈhā-vən How to pronounce haven (audio)
1
2
: a place of safety : shelter

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