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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This former mining town changed its fortune, reinventing itself to become an artists’ haven.
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Take in sweeping ocean views from this hillside haven.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Maintain your home as a haven from summertime humidity and prevent potential problems with simple tricks and fixes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
This former mining town changed its fortune, reinventing itself to become an artists’ haven.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
Take in sweeping ocean views from this hillside haven.
—Essence, 13 May 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 17 May. 2026.
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