marina

ma-ri-na · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A specially designed harbor or dock with moorings and facilities for pleasure yachts and small boats.

  2. 2.

    A waterfront area with facilities for recreational boating, often including fuel, repairs, and amenities.

Forms

plural: marinas

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    marina berth — a designated spot in a marina where a boat is moored
  • •
    live-aboard marina — a marina that permits residents to live on their boats

Related words

See also: dock, harbor, pier, yacht
Synonyms: boat dock, harbor, yacht basin

Etymology

From Italian marina ("shore, coast"), from Latin marinus ("of the sea"), from mare ("sea"). The word entered English in the early 19th century.