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
The fishermen headed home to Biloxi at 2 p.m., racing to get back to a marina to have the fish weighed before 5 p.m., when most coastal businesses close for the day.
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Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
According to its Director, Wayne Shepherd, the marina currently boasts an impressive 88% occupancy rate with annual berth holders.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a marina next door, some of the boats lay half-sunken or rammed against docks.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
On December 13, 2024, the IGY Marina will kick off a groundbreaking new yachting season program pairing their iconic marina destinations with access to the world’s top golf courses.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
According to its Director, Wayne Shepherd, the marina currently boasts an impressive 88% occupancy rate with annual berth holders.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
In a marina next door, some of the boats lay half-sunken or rammed against docks.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
On December 13, 2024, the IGY Marina will kick off a groundbreaking new yachting season program pairing their iconic marina destinations with access to the world’s top golf courses.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
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Dockworkers and freight companies feud over automation A strike in October at docks across the East and Gulf coasts threatened to upend the economy and drive up prices, but workers and management ended the stoppage with a tentative agreement after three days.Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Activities include dock diving for dogs, lure courses, beer garden, a variety of food trucks and shopping, pet products and pet adoption opportunities.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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And much like the Gulf ports of today, opulent communities of global traders set up shop in Kabul, giving the city a cosmopolitan touch.David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
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The port is busier than usual this time of year, unloading hundreds of thousands of shipping containers from Asia each month.Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition, there are no hotels and very few Airbnbs in the harbor, so the entire wedding weekend had the makings of a logistical headache.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Run or walk along the harbor in the annual 5K race at 9:45am on game day morning.Kate Murphy, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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