: 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.
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From superb marinas such as the Jeddah Yacht Club to wellness retreats in AMAALA and cultural offerings in the Jeddah Historic District (JHD), the Saudi Red Sea provides yacht owners, guests, and charter clients unparalleled yacht-to-shore offerings.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The yacht will also boast 11 restaurants and bars; a 66-foot saltwater pool; a spa; a fitness center; and a transverse marina offering sea access.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Closed salmon runs mean closed tackle shops, and struggling motels, marinas and marine supply stores.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Visitors can hike trails with stunning views, including a suspension bridge, or rent paddling gear at the marina.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
The yacht will also boast 11 restaurants and bars; a 66-foot saltwater pool; a spa; a fitness center; and a transverse marina offering sea access.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Closed salmon runs mean closed tackle shops, and struggling motels, marinas and marine supply stores.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Visitors can hike trails with stunning views, including a suspension bridge, or rent paddling gear at the marina.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for marina
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marina. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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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
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