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Definition of marina

marina

/məˈriːnə/
ma · ri · na
Plural:marinas
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• noun

1

A specially designed harbor or boat basin with moorings, docks, and supplies for pleasure yachts and small boats.

Example

"We walked down to the marina to watch the sailboats returning at sunset."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian or Spanish 'marina' (coast, marine), ultimately from Latin 'marīnus' (of the sea). It came into prominent use in English during the 1920s to describe purpose-built recreational harbors.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marina
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