1
a
: of or relating to the sea
marine life
marine biology
b
: of or relating to the act or practice of sailing over the sea : nautical
a marine chart
c
: of or relating to the commerce (see commerce entry 1 sense 2) of the sea : maritime
marine law
d
: depicting the sea, seashore, or ships
a marine painter
2
: of or relating to marines (see marine entry 2 sense 2)
marine barracks
1
a
: the mercantile and naval shipping of a country
b
: seagoing ships especially in relation to nationality or class
2
: one of a class of armed services personnel serving on shipboard or in close association with a naval force
specifically
: a member of the U.S. Marine Corps
3
: an executive department (as in France) having charge of naval affairs
4
: a marine picture : seascape
Synonyms
Examples of marine in a Sentence
Adjective
marine animals such as dolphins and whales
he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach
Noun
He is a former U.S. Marine.
the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines
Recent Examples on the Web
Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
This incredibly rare event occurred between a type of abundant marine algae and a bacterium was observed in a lab setting.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Apr. 2024
The Andros Barrier Reef is the world’s third-longest barrier reef, teeming with vibrant marine life that can be viewed on dive excursions for more than 130 miles.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
But if the heat persists, or if there are too many marine heat waves back-to-back, the corals die.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Courtesy of Seabourn An aquatic epidemiologist, a marine mammal scientist, and a behavioral ecologist walk into a bar.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
One issue that marine scientists warned about last month: A mass coral bleaching event is likely unfolding in the Southern Hemisphere, driven by warming waters, and could be the worst in the planet's history.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The virus has caused large outbreaks in mink and foxes, and wiped out thousands of marine mammals, especially in South America.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Emily Feng, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
More than 900 marines and sailors are entombed inside.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
With little clarity on when the Port of Baltimore would reopen, insurers and analysts are now assessing the likely losses borne by underwriters across several product lines including property, cargo, marine, liability, trade credit and contingent business interruption.
—Sinead Cruise, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
And that’s good news for Ukraine’s marines, should the navy assign the CB90s to the Krynky resupply mission.
—David Axe, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Rain moved over New Orleans, and there was a special marine warning off the coast of Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, weather service offices for the two cities said.
—Edward Shaw, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2024
As the Kolkata sought the surrender of the pirates, the commandos parachuted in after a 10-hour flight from India, the air force said on X. Rafts were also dropped into the ocean from the large transport for marines to reach the Ruen.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
The semi, which was hauling milk, swerved to avoid the van that had turned into its path at the intersection, witness Nathaniel Jahn, a former marine, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
In response, corals expel tiny photosynthetic algae that live in their tissues, causing the normally colorful marine invertebrates to turn white.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Ellen Gallagher’s Futuristic Archives: In an interview, the artist discussed marine life and African American myth from her studio in the Netherlands.
—Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
This incredibly rare event occurred between a type of abundant marine algae and a bacterium was observed in a lab setting.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Apr. 2024
The Andros Barrier Reef is the world’s third-longest barrier reef, teeming with vibrant marine life that can be viewed on dive excursions for more than 130 miles.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
But if the heat persists, or if there are too many marine heat waves back-to-back, the corals die.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Courtesy of Seabourn An aquatic epidemiologist, a marine mammal scientist, and a behavioral ecologist walk into a bar.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
One issue that marine scientists warned about last month: A mass coral bleaching event is likely unfolding in the Southern Hemisphere, driven by warming waters, and could be the worst in the planet's history.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The virus has caused large outbreaks in mink and foxes, and wiped out thousands of marine mammals, especially in South America.
—Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
Its air force and marines also sent more officers to the island to serve two-month stints patrolling the waters and keeping tabs on Chinese vessels.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
More than 900 marines and sailors are entombed inside.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
With little clarity on when the Port of Baltimore would reopen, insurers and analysts are now assessing the likely losses borne by underwriters across several product lines including property, cargo, marine, liability, trade credit and contingent business interruption.
—Sinead Cruise, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
And that’s good news for Ukraine’s marines, should the navy assign the CB90s to the Krynky resupply mission.
—David Axe, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
Rain moved over New Orleans, and there was a special marine warning off the coast of Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, weather service offices for the two cities said.
—Edward Shaw, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2024
As the Kolkata sought the surrender of the pirates, the commandos parachuted in after a 10-hour flight from India, the air force said on X. Rafts were also dropped into the ocean from the large transport for marines to reach the Ruen.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
The semi, which was hauling milk, swerved to avoid the van that had turned into its path at the intersection, witness Nathaniel Jahn, a former marine, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
In response, corals expel tiny photosynthetic algae that live in their tissues, causing the normally colorful marine invertebrates to turn white.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marine. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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marine
2 of 2 noun1
: the commercial and naval shipping of a country
2
: one of a class of soldiers serving aboard ship or in association with a naval force
especially
: a member of the U.S. Marine Corps
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