haven

/ˈheɪvən/
noun
  1. A safe or peaceful place where someone or something can go for shelter or protection.
    • After a long week at work, she considered her garden a personal haven.
    • The small cabin in the woods was a quiet haven from the noise of the city.
    • The wildlife reserve serves as a haven for endangered birds.
  2. A harbor or port where ships can dock safely.
    • The old lighthouse guided ships into the haven during the storm.
    • The natural haven provided excellent protection from rough seas.
    • Fishermen returned to the haven as the sun set over the bay.
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