haven

Definition

  • noun: a place where you are protected from danger, trouble, etc.
  • noun: a place of safety
  • synonyms: harbor, refuge, port

Examples

  • The shelter offers/provides a 'haven' from abusive spouses.

  • This national park provides a 'safe haven' for wildlife.

  • We 'haven't' tried the new restaurant yet.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What's the phrase I am looking for? Oh yeah, 'saving face' Hey, there. Hey. I gotta run. Haven't seen you for a few days. Where you've been? Been busy. Busy, huh? What the hell happened to you? - Don't worry about it. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino
  • (..) Sorry , Mr.Kowalski. What are you peddling today, padre? - Nothing. Thought I?d drop by and see how you are doing. I haven?t seen you in church in a while Okay. Well now when you tipped on your good deed, now why don?t you just take off down the road? I?d really like to talk, Mr. Kowalski. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino