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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.
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
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
With sustainability at the forefront of their minds, Vince and Michelle sourced items like leftover brick from neighbors for the floor, and wood from a dock torn down at White Rock Lake’s marina for the planter beds.
—Mary Grace Granados, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
Guests can also expect a waterfront restaurant, direct access to a marina, a year-round outdoor hot tub, fire pits, and complimentary activities like stand-up paddleboarding and biking—ingredients for a perfect lakefront getaway.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
As a result of declining water levels in recent years, the NPS has already dug a deeper bed in at least one part of the lake, shut down one of the lake’s marinas, and extended boat ramps to reach the falling water line.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marina. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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