First Known Use: 1924
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marina
noun ma·ri·na \mə-ˈrē-nə\
: an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept
Full Definition of MARINA
: a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities
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Origin of MARINA
Italian & Spanish, seashore, from feminine of marino, adjective, marine, from Latin marinus
Marina
geographical name Ma·ri·na \mə-ˈrē-nə\
Definition of MARINA
city W California on Monterey Bay pop 19,718
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marina
noun ma·ri·na \mə-ˈrē-nə\
Definition of MARINA for Kids
: a dock or basin providing a place to anchor motorboats and yachts
Word Root of MARINA
The Latin word mare, meaning “sea,” gives us the root mar. Words from Latin mare have something to do with the sea. Something marine, such as an animal or plant, lives in the sea. A marina is a dock in the sea where boats can anchor. A submarine is a ship that operates underwater in the sea.
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