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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 state also has the most marinas per capita and the second-most shoreline mileage. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a room at The George Hotel, preferably one with views of the marina and Winyah Bay. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 The town and marina are worth a visit, as are some of the beach clubs if such is your desire. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 The parent company of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and other boat brands, says advanced navigation technology and autonomous docking can take some of the complexity out of maneuvering a vessel around a crowded marina. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marina

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The sellers will work with the eventual buyer on a custom dock designed around their watercraft.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Areas of discussion include plans for improved parking; a review of community needs, public spaces, and recreation opportunities; the restoration of the facility’s docks; and the future of the nearby basin, channel, and Baby Beach.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2026

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After tit-for-tat strikes in early July following the arrival of an Iranian plane in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, the Houthis attacked Saudi vessels and attempted to blockade Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports.

— August 20, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
These days, Jackson and her drag king character live in Ramsgate, a port town on England’s southeast coast where – much like Pat’s flag – strings of Union Jacks flutter along the harbor.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

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Twelve people were pulled from the harbor, but two others were found in critical condition.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Most of the gold bullion aboard the Fort Stikine was lost, but dredging operations in the harbor have continued to unearth some of these bricks, including as recently as 2011.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026

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