haven

[US]/ˈheɪvn/
[UK]/ˈheɪvn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a place of refuge or safety
vt. to provide a refuge or safe place, to place in a harbor

Phrases & Collocations

safe haven

haven of peace

haven for wildlife

new haven

tax haven

Example Sentences

a haven for wildlife.

The library is a haven of peace and quiet.

To start with,we haven’t enough money,and secondly we haven’t enough time.

The frogs haven’t spawned yet.

Come on! We haven’t got all day!

I haven’t a clue how to get there.

That was a meal and a half. I haven’t eaten so well for months.

It’s scandalous that you still haven’t been paid.

We haven’t heard a dicky bird from her for weeks.

I haven’t got the hang of how to use the coffee-making machine yet.

I haven’t actually met Dr. Galston, but I know him by sight of course.

I haven’t seen him since the summer before last.

I’m sorry I haven’t written to you for so long.

I need a secretary, but I haven’t got anyone in mind.

Never mind the washing-up—we haven’t got time.

They are engaged but they haven’t named the day yet.

I’m afraid I haven’t got the answer off pat.

You haven’t got the point of what I’m trying to say.

This apple pie is the real McCoy. I haven’t eaten one like this for years.

I haven’t seen hide nor hair of her for a month.

Real-world Examples

Services at the desert haven are overburdened.

Source: VOA Standard June 2013 Collection

My office used to be my haven.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

Los Angeles in 1920 was a haven for pilots.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

Oh, that place is a haven for offshore banking.

Source: Billions Season 1

It's also a haven for this native endangered species.

Source: Daily English Listening | Bilingual Intensive Reading

As the altitude rises the highlands offer a cool haven.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide: Asia Edition

So that these terrorists can't find safe haven anywhere.

Source: NPR News September 2014 Compilation

Historically, the barbershop has been a safe haven for black men.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2016 Collection

The family could be a haven for selfish and egoistic motives.

Source: Cultural Discussions

This has long been a haven for dolphins because it has very little shipping.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 10 (Mainland China Edition)

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