haven
/ˈheɪvən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: havens · havening · havened
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.
NounRegister: dated
Examples
And the stately ships go on / To their haven under the hill;
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Noun
Examples
Since its conception, the European Union has been a haven for those seeking refuge from war, persecution and poverty in other parts of the world.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To put into, or provide with a haven.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “haven” mean?
A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.
Is “haven” formal or informal?
haven is generally dated.