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marina

noun

Definition of marina

as in dock

an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.

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Recent Examples of marina The land had been slated for development, with 50 luxury homes and a marina planned. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 The problem was finding a place to keep one–the marina waitlists were long, and winters on a New York boat were less than appealing. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 The marina also offers boat slips, bait and tackle, and experienced guides for visitors hoping to reel in a catch of the day. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Renderings show a giant Ferris wheel overlooking the skyline, a splash park that converts to an ice-skating ribbon in winter, upgrades to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, and a marina with houseboats, day slips and a public pier. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marina

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Pennsylvania ruffs liked large-toothed aspen, grapes, hawthorns, docks and acorns.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
The new industrial buildings would have a maximum height of 45 feet, and include several hundred off-street loading docks.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of dock

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Locations included the port city of Essaouira and Aït Benhaddou, known for its earthen clay fortresses, in Morocco, Sicily’s Favignana and Castello di Santa Caterina, and Nestor’s Cave in Greece for the Cyclops sequence.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Ukraine reportedly halted attacks on a Russian port after a request from US Vice President JD Vance.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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The location is incredible, just in the middle of the harbor, and the setting is so elegant and authentic, with amazing old sailboat models.

— Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Saturday’s tour was for 13 passengers for a trip around the harbor near the Statue of Liberty, arranged through the tour operator for $1,800, the complaint said.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

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