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

European private equity firms are also on a marina buying spree to fill the shortage in the Mediterranean. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Later, heading into a windy marina with strong tides, Alex leads a smooth, competent docking. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026

For those who'd like to take in mountain views, the rolling hills of North Georgia are on full display from Lake Lanier, where guests can rent boats or spend a day at one of the marinas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Montenegro tried to sell the yacht in 2024 for €135 million, but the sale was ultimately blocked and the yacht continues to languish in the Porto Montenegro marina in Tivat. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 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
• farina
• galena
• glossina
• hyena

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