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noun ma·ri·na \mə-ˈrē-nə\

Definition of marina

: a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities

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Recent Examples of marina from the Web

Al Diaz Courtesy of The Perry Hotel Three years ago, the Weisers started discussing the possibility of building a hotel on Stock Island’s newly developed, 220-boat slip Stock Island Marina Village, the largest deep-water marina in the Florida Keys.

— chabeli herrera, miamiherald, "This new Key West hotel is getting lots of buzz — and a Miami family is behind it", 5 July 2017
A new Porto Heli marina facility is set to open soon and will accommodate up to 149 yachts.

— hannah seligson, Town & Country, "Porto Heli Might Be Greece's Best Kept Secret", 30 June 2017
Couch’s attorney, Stephanie Patten, said Couch cleans boats at a marina and wouldn’t be able to afford the monitor’s monthly fees.

— ryan osborne, star-telegram, "Judge declines to revoke Tonya Couch’s bond but warns her to ‘use common sense’", 29 June 2017
Lakepoint SP offers a variety of amenities such as a full service restaurant and lounge, marina, hiking trails, modern campground, swimming complex, tennis courts and playgrounds.

— joe songer | jsonger@al.com, AL.com, "The greatest outdoor adventure you can have in each Alabama county", 22 June 2017
The group advises against swimming near boats, docks or marinas that use electrical power.

— emily babay, Philly.com, "Girl, 11, electrocuted in lagoon at Jersey Shore", 19 June 2017
Shores (LBS) residents helped kick off summer June 1 by filling the beach for a party celebrating the re-opening of a marina.

— cathy trawinski, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Lake Barrington Shores residents kick off summer at marina re-opening event", 14 June 2017
In recent days, she's advocated for the city to consider operating its marina, which has been leased out to multiple parties for decades.

— john sharp, AL.com, "In Alabama's fastest growing city, another 3 months added to a lengthy freeze on large developments", 13 June 2017
Two of those new hotels, including Oceans Edge, opened in January next door to Key West on Stock Island, best known for its commercial marinas and working class communities.

— elaine glusac, New York Times, "Refining the Florida Keys", 8 June 2017

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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.

Origin and Etymology of marina

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

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First Known Use: 1924

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geographical name Ma·ri·na \mə-ˈrē-nə\

Definition of Marina

city on Monterey Bay in western California population 19,718

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MARINA Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of marina for English Language Learners

: an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept

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noun ma·ri·na \mə-ˈrē-nə\

Definition of marina for Students

: a dock or basin providing a place to anchor motorboats and yachts

Word Root of marina

The Latin word mare, meaning “sea,” gives us the root mar. Words from Latin mare have something to do with the sea. Something marine, such as an animal or plant, lives in the sea. A marina is a dock in the sea where boats can anchor. A submarine is a ship that operates underwater in the sea.