Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A waterside facility that has docks, moorings, supplies, and other facilities for small boats.

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  • noun A harbour for small boats.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Italian and Spanish, seashore, from feminine of marino, belonging to the sea, from Latin marīnus; see marine.]

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Latin marinus ("of the sea, marine"), by way of Italian and Spanish marina.

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Examples

  • This mega marina is a colossal $2.7 billion-dollar residential development on the Red Sea coast in Egypt, an hour's flight from Cairo.

    Most Exclusive Seaside Resort 2007

  • This mega marina is a colossal $2.7 billion-dollar residential development on the Red Sea coast in Egypt, an hour's flight from Cairo.

    Archive 2007-01-01 2007

  • You file through the marina, a notice to the Customs Office or the local tax collection office for the area in which the marina is located, stating that said trailer shall not be taken out of the country while under the care of the marina.

    Bringing Your Boat To Mexico 2007

  • You file through the marina, a notice to the Customs Office or the local tax collection office for the area in which the marina is located, stating that said trailer shall not be taken out of the country while under the care of the marina.

    Bringing Your Boat To Mexico 2007

  • Once this has been done, remind the marine operator to inform the proper Tax Office for the area where the marina is located, or the Customs office at the port of entry, that your boat is registered at the marina.

    Bringing Your Boat To Mexico 2007

  • Once this has been done, remind the marine operator to inform the proper Tax Office for the area where the marina is located, or the Customs office at the port of entry, that your boat is registered at the marina.

    Bringing Your Boat To Mexico 2007

  • One marina is south of Chioggia in Porto Levante, the other is near Treviso on the Sile Rive.

    Renting A Boat In Venice 2004

  • One marina is south of Chioggia in Porto Levante, the other is near Treviso on the Sile Rive.

    Veniceblog: 2004

  • Santa Cruz also has several small shopping areas and the marina is located there.

    San Agustin Bay - Huatulco, Oaxaca 2002

  • Santa Cruz also has several small shopping areas and the marina is located there.

    San Agustin Bay - Huatulco, Oaxaca 2002

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