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

  • (..) Yo, man, I'm talking about the brothers. They're gonna fuck you, toss your salad, then smoke your motherfucking ass! Tell me something I don't already know. You think I haven't thought about that? They're gonna come for me, they're gonna come. Nothing I can do. What can I do, man? DEREK: (..)
    1998 American History X
  • (..) Look, I know this is tough, but, um, how do you feel right now? How do you think I feel? - I think it's typical. - Typical, how? This country's becoming a haven for criminals, so, what do you expect? Decent, hardworking Americans like my dad... ...are getting rubbed out by social parasites. (..)
    1998 American History X