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

For mixed-race children, white, Black, Chinese and Native American, the school became a haven. —Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025

Over the years, the Cannes red carpet has become a haven for daring fashion. —Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 13 May 2025

With close proximity to Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, The Pub at Uptown is looking to be a haven for sports fans, with 14 TVs, a dartboard and the original jukebox from the previous restaurant. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2025

Beginning with Grant Achatz at Chicago’s legendary fine-dining haven Alinea, each episode delves into an individual’s philosophy and practice, exploring the obsessive dedication that fuels their commitment to the craft. —Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 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