Word
marina
Phoneticsma·ri·na, stress on the second syllable
US/mɝˈinə/
UK/məɹˈiːnɐ/
Españolpuerto deportivo
Countable noun
Definition
n. a harbour for small boats and yachts, where people can park their boats and find services like fuel or food.
n. a dock or basin providing secure moorings, supplies, and maintenance facilities for small pleasure craft and yachts.
Examples
“We walked along the marina to look at the expensive yachts.”
“The local marina offers seasonal slips for sailboats and a small shop for fishing supplies.”
“The development project aims to transform the industrial waterfront into a luxury marina capable of hosting international sailing competitions and high-end tourism.”
Examples
simple
“We walked along the marina to look at the expensive yachts.”
contextual
“The local marina offers seasonal slips for sailboats and a small shop for fishing supplies.”
complex
“The development project aims to transform the industrial waterfront into a luxury marina capable of hosting international sailing competitions and high-end tourism.”
Usage
Usually used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific local facility.
Real-World Examples
“While living at the marina, Ziz and Danielson had met Curtis Lind, a friendly older man who docked his 117ft boat there.” “You can do this at many different sailing schools, located in marinas across the country.” Etymology
Name of an early virgin martyr venerated in the Orthodox Church, Latin Marīna, probably a feminine form of Marīnus, from marīnus (“of the sea”), or a variant of Marīa.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0