as in dock
an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept
Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of marina
The scenario calls for allowing an additional 760,000 square feet of development around the marina, about 3.2 times what currently exists there, for a total of about 1.2 million square feet of commercial development.
—
Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The ship, featuring Ritz-Carlton’s famed hospitality and fine cuisine, has five restaurants, six bars, a wine vault, and water sports marina.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
The beachfront resort has three pools, marina access, two onsite restaurants, and a spa.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
The wide cheese pieces are breaded, fried and served with marina sauce, if guests are ordering the original version.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for marina 
Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
The ship, featuring Ritz-Carlton’s famed hospitality and fine cuisine, has five restaurants, six bars, a wine vault, and water sports marina.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
The beachfront resort has three pools, marina access, two onsite restaurants, and a spa.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
The wide cheese pieces are breaded, fried and served with marina sauce, if guests are ordering the original version.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for marina
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
Noun
-
The empty plot that just hit the market at 9 Indian Creek Island Road is next door to these latter two properties and includes 200 feet of frontage on Biscayne Bay, plus plenty of room to build a deep-water dock to accommodate a yacht up to 180 feet.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
-
The harbor is shaped like an hourglass, funneling powerful waves towards docks.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Reuters reported that, among the 65 oil tankers that have dropped anchor, were five off Chinese ports, seven off Singapore, and others near Russia in the Baltic Sea and the Far East.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
-
In January, the Siberian city of Magadan averages a high of 9 degrees F, its port on the Pacific kept accessible only with the aid of icebreakers.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
In Nagasaki, uncover layers of history and culture, from its global influences to its breathtaking harbor views.Essence, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
-
The harbor, built in the 1960s, shares an entrance with the Camp Pendleton Boat Basin, built in the 1940s.Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near marina
Cite this Entry
“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share