marina

noun

ma·​ri·​na mə-ˈrē-nə How to pronounce marina (audio)
: a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities

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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 Climate change could also increase the taxpayer costs associated with managing marinas and coastal regions, according to Ambrose. Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 At the meeting, city staff and design consultants will discuss different development concepts and alternatives with community members and solicit input and suggestions about Old Town, the marina and adjoining neighborhoods. Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024 The regatta moved to Auckland, the City of Sails, to be closer to superyacht marinas and amenities for both spectators and participants, enabling them to fly directly into the city, ready to race. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Additionally, within its environs is the Museum of Natural History, a marina, café and even an 18-hole public golf course. Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 Arsht Center for the Performing Arts The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts at 1300 Biscayne Blvd. is across the street from the Herald Plaza site and near the Venetian marina and there are numerous shows running at the same time as the boat show. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2024 The event was organized by local authorities who recently appealed to a top Greek court over a project for a five-star hotel complex and a marina for superyachts. Niki Kitsantonis, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2024 In 1963, the Park Commission began building a public marina and filling the area with rubble. Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024 After serving on the city’s planning and marina commissions for several years, Avila Farias was elected to represent her hometown during one term on the Martinez City Council in 2012 — the first Latina to do so. Katie Lauer, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marina was in 1924

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Cite this Entry

“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marina. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

marina

noun
ma·​ri·​na mə-ˈrē-nə How to pronounce marina (audio)
: a dock or basin providing a place to anchor motorboats and yachts

Geographical Definition

Marina

geographical name

Ma·​ri·​na mə-ˈrē-nə How to pronounce Marina (audio)
city on Monterey Bay in western California population 19,718

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