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

Perhaps most importantly, the marina will sit adjacent to Riviera Galleria by Kengo Kuma. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025

Johnson, a 65-year-old experienced boater and fisherman, launched from the marina in Chesapeake Beach on November 13. —Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2025

Martin plans to transform the 38-acre Seaquarium property into a $100 million marina and entertainment destination, with restaurants, shops, event space and a public baywalk around the waterfront on Biscayne Bay. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025

Guests can also expect a waterfront restaurant, direct access to a marina, a year-round outdoor hot tub, fire pits, and complimentary activities like kayaking and biking—ingredients for a perfect lakefront getaway. —Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

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