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

On top of a luxury hotel and marina, the project will also include upscale residences, townhouses, condos, a yacht club, a port facility, shopping districts and more. —Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

One person is dead and five others were hospitalized after a boat explosion at a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, officials said. —Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024

In the meantime, officials are urging people across the region to stay out of the water and avoid piers, marinas and the beach. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024

The district – which includes the Le Renzo residential complex, public parks, a marina, and commercial spaces – prioritizes public access, with half of the area dedicated to parks and leisure spaces. —New Atlas, 20 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