as in dock
an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept
Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.
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Recent Examples of marina
This city boasts a botanical park, a marine park, a marina, plenty of outdoor adventure activities like ziplining, hiking, ATV tours, and fishing, and a vibrant nightlife.
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Rounding it all out are plenty of community amenities, which include 24-hour security, a pool, a fitness center, a marina, an Italian deli and market, and a private dog park.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Hailstone is the main marina and by far the most developed with cabanas, pavilions, several campground options, and even cabins for overnight rentals.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025
Almost every resident is a member of the club, which boasts restaurants, private beaches, a golf course and two marinas.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Rounding it all out are plenty of community amenities, which include 24-hour security, a pool, a fitness center, a marina, an Italian deli and market, and a private dog park.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Hailstone is the main marina and by far the most developed with cabanas, pavilions, several campground options, and even cabins for overnight rentals.
—Maya Silver, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025
Almost every resident is a member of the club, which boasts restaurants, private beaches, a golf course and two marinas.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
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The basin sits on a dock, the stainless steel bowl snaps on top of the basin for easy cleaning and refilling, and the basin holds 130 milliliters in the bowl at all times in case of power outage.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Ellis Creek Photography A 150-foot tidal dock boasts canoe and water sport platforms.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ukrainian politician Oleksiy Goncharenko told Newsweek on Wednesday while Kyiv is glad the U.S. is making efforts to achieve peace, there is uncertainty about whether the agreement includes the security of the ports of Kherson and Mykolaiv.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Business tycoon Li Ka-Shing, the chairman of CK Hutchison and Hong Kong’s richest man, may be the fall guy as the ports shift ownership.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
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But instead of the familiar green hillside backdrop of the old open-air stadium, the new South Stand is framed by a sweeping glass curtain wall that offers panoramic views of the harbor and the Hong Kong skyline.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Then, hop in a boat across Valletta’s glittering harbor to Fort St. Angelo, which doubled as the show’s dungeons of the Red Keep.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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