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

Did you know?

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

The ship, featuring Ritz-Carlton’s famed hospitality and fine cuisine, has five restaurants, six bars, a wine vault, and water sports marina. —Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024

The beachfront resort has three pools, marina access, two onsite restaurants, and a spa. —Mariette Williams, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024

The wide cheese pieces are breaded, fried and served with marina sauce, if guests are ordering the original version. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024

The development will also have a swanky marina club featuring a lounge, a cocktail bar, and a gourmet restaurant. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024

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