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

Wrigley Field was a haven for pitchers and a nightmare for hitters during 2024 — the second-most-oppressive offensive environment in the majors. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025

The precious metal is often considered a safe haven against inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, and has recently traded near all-time highs. —Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025

Investors could find a safe haven in a collection of dividend stocks that lessen risk and provide steady income in uneven markets, according to Wolfe Research. —Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025

The program called Temporary Protected Status provided a haven in the U.S. for 532,000 immigrants under the Biden administration in 2022 and 2023, according to government figures. —Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 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