marina

¹ American  

[muh-ree-nuh] / məˈri nə /

noun

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

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Marina ² American  

[muh-ree-nuh] / məˈri nə /

noun

1. a town in W California.

2. a female given name.

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marina British  

/ məˈriːnə /

noun

1. an elaborate docking facility for pleasure boats

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Etymology

Origin of marina

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

Example Sentences

“I’m going to swing by the marina and check on Nate,” I say, changing the subject.

From Literature

At this one, happy hour is frequented by local folks — a few of them salty dogs from the marina nearby.

From Los Angeles Times

The casino resort, rising on a man-made island near the Strait of Hormuz, features a superyacht marina, 1,500 rooms and 22 bars and restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal

We understand the attraction of getting older in the countryside, alongside a marina or in an amenity-rich planned community.

From The Wall Street Journal

If things stayed calm, they hoped to head back to their home by the marina by tomorrow.

From Los Angeles Times