noun
Common
marina
muh-REE-nuh
Marina (noun) means a harbour or dock built for small boats and yachts, usually with berths, fuel, and other facilities for their owners. Example: “We had lunch at a café overlooking the marina and watched the boats come in.”
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A harbour or dock built for small boats and yachts, usually with berths, fuel, and other facilities for their owners.
"We had lunch at a café overlooking the marina and watched the boats come in."
"The marina was a mainstay of the neighborhood, and Mr. O’Rourke was known for staging salsa and merengue concerts."
— Alex Mindlin, For a Shuttered Marina, Some Regret, Some Relief (2007)
"They keep their sailboat docked at the marina all summer."
"The new marina can hold over two hundred private boats."
"It's a peaceful marina with not too many boats and yachts."
How to use marina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA purpose-built harbour where people park and service small boats.
Common pairings
dock at the marina
marina slip
yacht marina
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Etymology
From Latin marinus ("of the sea"), passed into English through Italian and Spanish marina.
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What does “marina” mean?
The word “marina” means a harbour or dock built for small boats and yachts, usually with berths, fuel, and other facilities for their owners. In plain terms, a purpose-built harbour where people park and service small boats.
How do you pronounce “marina”?
“Marina” is pronounced muh-REE-nuh (/məˈɹinə/ in IPA).
How do you use “marina” in a sentence?
Here is “marina” used in a sentence: “They keep their sailboat docked at the marina all summer.”
What part of speech is “marina”?
“Marina” is a noun.
Where does the word “marina” come from?
The word “marina” comes from Latin. From Latin marinus ("of the sea"), passed into English through Italian and Spanish marina.
Is “marina” a common word?
“Marina” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a marina and a harbour?
A marina is specifically built for small boats and yachts, usually offering berths, fuel, and other facilities for their owners. A harbour is a broader term that can shelter all kinds of vessels, including large commercial and fishing ships, not just small pleasure craft.
What facilities does a marina typically have?
A marina typically offers berths for docking boats, fuel supplies, and other facilities designed for the convenience of boat owners. These features distinguish it from a plain anchorage or open stretch of water.
What is the difference between a marina and a boatyard?
A marina is primarily a place to dock and moor boats, with berths and fuel available for owners, while a boatyard is focused on boat storage, maintenance, and repair work. Some facilities combine both functions, but the core purpose of a marina is docking rather than servicing.
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