a town in W California.
a female given name.
1795–1805; < Italian, Spanish, noun use of feminine of marino < Latin marīnus marine
A marina is a dock, especially a fancy one used for sailboats and yachts. If you live in a harbor town, you can walk down the marina to watch boats come and go. A marina differs from a port, which is also a harbor where boats can dock, because it's designed for small boats and yachts, rather than large ships. Seaside towns and cities often have public marinas for mooring boats, and private yacht clubs also have marinas. The word marine, which means "pertaining to the sea," can help you remember that a marina is a place where boats dock. The Latin root of both is mare, "the sea."
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Marina’s mother died only a few years after Alfonso, making Marina an orphan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Because “Romería” is a coming-of-age story, Marina will be tempted by cute boys; she’ll also begin to display a rebellious streak.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
But this modest saga saves its biggest surprise for its final reels, when the narrative folds in on itself beguilingly, allowing Marina to relate to her mom and dad in ways she never had before.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
"It's not something to be taken lightly, going swimming in unsupervised areas during a heatwave," sports and youth minister Marina Ferrari told French radio.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Yedsha held Marina close to him, and she rested her head against his chest.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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