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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 At Everglades National Park’s south entrance, historic marinas and critical water systems have battled intense humidity, severe storms and decades of wear. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 The 12-acre campus features 1,500 feet of private white-sand beaches, luxurious rooms and suites, a full-service spa, marina, rooftop and oceanfront pools, and two restaurants. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 Generations of Louisville residents have to come to know the area of the Ohio riverfront just east of downtown for its plentiful park land and boat marina, but the area was once an established neighborhood. — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Aug. 2026 The test subjects were collected in Stockton, and a local marina there will be the first site to test zequanox on golden mussels in the wild this fall. — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marina

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Boat houses, boat landings, docks, piers and mooring posts must be built according to plans approved by the village council and require a Miami-Dade County environmental permit.

— Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
As the video above by Lake Como Wonders highlights, owners also enjoy access to the sprawling grounds, shared pool, private beach, two parking spots, and a private dock and boathouse.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

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The big story This photograph taken on November 5, 2025 shows employees inspecting photovoltaic (PV) cells used in solar panels at an Adani Group factory in Gujarat’s port city of Mundra.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Bluecore’s initial target is its hometown Port of Long Beach — the first American port to publicly back floating nuclear energy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

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Sea facing suites have views over the harbor and terraces set up with chairs and tables for watching the boats glide in and out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Anyone with spare time could surveil a harbor or the airspace above a military base and sell updates on flights, ships, and the movements of troops.

— Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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