: 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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Central Table Rock Lake boasts the lake’s largest marina, Port of Kimberling Marina and Resort, and tons of lodging, while popular Indian Point is home to award-winning Silver Dollar City.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
And as part of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, the abode comes with access to a private marina and other luxe shared amenities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
One of his long-term goals is to establish a dedicated marina, creating a centralized hub that enhances both efficiency and the customer experience.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The 120-foot-long boat is under construction at an undisclosed Florida marina, and will be shipped to WDW in pieces in the new few weeks, the blog says.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
And as part of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, the abode comes with access to a private marina and other luxe shared amenities.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
One of his long-term goals is to establish a dedicated marina, creating a centralized hub that enhances both efficiency and the customer experience.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The 120-foot-long boat is under construction at an undisclosed Florida marina, and will be shipped to WDW in pieces in the new few weeks, the blog says.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marina. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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