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

Amangati will also have a marina and lounge with direct water access, four restaurants, and six bars and lounges for a maximum of 94 guests. —Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

When a boat is moored, the turbine continues to operate, helping maintain battery charge and supporting equipment such as dehumidifiers during long periods in the marina. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026

Nipigon Bay, especially near the marina, is the epicenter of the invasion in the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, Robinson said. —Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Seven new restaurant and bar concepts will keep everyone well fed and refreshed, and a marina and water sports outfitter offer opportunities to add to the experience. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian & Spanish, seashore, from feminine of marino, adjective, marine, from Latin marinus

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for marina

• arena
• athena
• cantina
• carina
• carmina
• catena
• czarina
• domina
• equina
• farina
• galena
• glossina

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