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

Dubai's media office said authorities there responded to "a minor incident caused by debris from an aerial interception" that fell on a building around the marina area.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

And certainly not as a giant marina, which would have destroyed a habitat that was home to several endangered species.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

As November’s beaver supermoon rose above the marina, pulling the tide up with it, he felt a glimmer of optimism — a foreign feeling, like reconnecting with an old friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

But the McLaren is not at its best in the sort of short-duration, 90-degree corners that comprise the final sector around the marina and hotel, or when braking into chicanes.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Hamilton figured we'd just cruise around until we found something that looked available, but as it grew darker it was difficult to spot any marina space.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos