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 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 The newest marina in Baja is already welcoming yachts while lively eateries offer places to gather, meet friends, and watch the harbor scene. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024 Drawing inspiration from industry leaders and applying these concepts in sectors like marinas can set new benchmarks. Kenneth Svendsen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 In a Facebook post, Zeke Cohen, the Baltimore City councilmember whose district includes the marina, said the fire began in an occupied boat and spread to the second. Caitlyn Freeman, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2024 The case drew massive media attention as Letourneau, then 34, and Fualaau, then 12, were found in a minivan in June 1996 at a marina outside Seattle. USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024 Anyone who might have known Wilmer, hunted with him or docked next to him at marinas in the Northern Neck, Hampton Roads or Middle Peninsula areas are asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submitting a tip online at www.tips.fbi.gov. Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024 Fall brings some great festivals, too, including the Destin Seafood Festival and Destin Fishing Rodeo, which takes place during the entire month of October and attracts crowds for daily weigh-ins at the marina. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 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 19 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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