marina

noun

ma·​ri·​na mə-ˈrē-nə 

: a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities

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Marina comes straight from Latin, where it means simply "of the sea". At a modern marina, sailors can acquire whatever they need for their next excursion, or they can tie up their boats until the next weekend comes along. Some even imitate John D. MacDonald's famous detective hero Travis McGee, who lives on his boat in Miami and rarely leaves the marina.

Examples of marina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, Gil Smart, policy director of Friends of the Everglades, raised a concern that the bill could leave open the possibility of building a large marina in a state park. —Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025

Portoferraio, Italy Discreet and picturesque Portoferraio, on the island of Elba, encompasses a marina lined with brightly colored fishing boats. —Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025

The water remains still, and authorities have closed parks on both sides of the river, along with a marina south of the crash site. —John Feng, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

To test his invention, the founder installed two sleeves in front of a famous marina restaurant for free. —Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian & Spanish, seashore, from feminine of marino, adjective, marine, from Latin marinus

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

marina

noun

ma·​ri·​na mə-ˈrē-nə 

: a dock or basin providing a place to anchor motorboats and yachts

Geographical Definition

Marina

geographical name

Ma·​ri·​na mə-ˈrē-nə 

city on Monterey Bay in western California population 19,718