Looking for the meaning of the word HAVEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HAVEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Haven
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Old English hæfen, from Old Norse hǫfn; related to Dutch haven, German Hafen ‘harbour’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈheɪvn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a place of safety or refuge
Short Definition:place of safety or refuge
Examples:- a haven for wildlife
- a haven in times of trouble
- a haven of peace and tranquillity
Definition:
an inlet providing shelter for ships or boats; a harbour or small port.
Short Definition:inlet providing shelter for ships or boats
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