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marina

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //mɝˈinə// UK //məɹˈiːnɐ// ma·ri·na

n. a special area or harbor where people keep their small boats and yachts. It usually has docks and places where you can buy fuel or get repairs.

n. a specially designed harbor with moorings for pleasure craft and small boats. Often provides services such as fuel, supplies, and maintenance facilities.


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.

Origin

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.

Usage

Commonly used to distinguish recreational boat harbors from commercial or industrial ports.

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