marina

¹

[ muh-ree-nuh ]

noun

1. a boat basin offering dockage and other service for small craft.

Marina

²

[ muh-ree-nuh ]

noun

1. a town in W California.
2. a female given name.

marina

/ məˈriːnə /

noun

1. an elaborate docking facility for pleasure boats

Word History and Origins

Origin of marina¹

1795–1805; < Italian, Spanish, noun use of feminine of marino < Latin marīnus marine

Word History and Origins

Origin of marina¹

C19: via Italian and Spanish from Latin: marine

Example Sentences

At the grill, sit outside to take in the sunset over the boats in the marina.

From Los Angeles Times

Six boaters were unable to leave before roads closed, Dowd said, and were sheltering at the marina parking lot north of the fire as of Thursday evening.

From Los Angeles Times

The islands are a tourist paradise, and Fox said he would wire them money to enjoy themselves while repairs were done at a local marina.

From BBC

Research also found that expansion to a marina in Perth caused the disappearance of three surf breaks in 2022 and an artificial reef has now been proposed.

From BBC

Jeff Tester, who works in a nearby marina, said high prices are really hurting him.

From BBC