haven

noun
UK: /ˈheɪ.vən/
US: /ˈheɪ.vən/

  1. A safe or peaceful place.

    1. The island was a haven from the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. For many, the library is a haven where they can relax and read haven. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place offering favorable opportunities or conditions.

    1. This park is a haven for birds. [ ] [ ]
    2. The country became a haven for refugees seeking safety haven there. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

retreat shelter asylum sanctuary refuge
haven verb

  1. To shelter or protect.

    1. They havened the sailors from the wind. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old barn havened the animals during the cold winter season haven. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "haven" in English means: A safe or peaceful place., A place offering favorable opportunities or conditions..

The phonetic transcription of "haven" is /ˈheɪ.vən/ in British English and /ˈheɪ.vən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "haven": retreat, shelter, asylum, sanctuary, refuge.

Example usage of "haven": "The island was a haven from the storm.". More examples on the page.