marina
|ma-ri-na|
/məˈriːnə/
harbor for small boats
Etymology
'marina' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'marina', where the Latin root 'marinus' meant 'of the sea'.
'marina' changed from the Italian word 'marina' and was adopted into English (late 19th to early 20th century) to refer specifically to a harbor for pleasure boats, becoming the modern English word 'marina'.
Initially, it meant 'of the sea' or 'seaside' (from Latin), but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specially designed harbor for small pleasure boats and yachts with moorings and services'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specially designed harbor with moorings and facilities for pleasure boats and small yachts.
We kept the sailboat in a marina during the summer.
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Noun 2
a waterfront development or area (including shops, restaurants, promenades) built around or near such a harbor for recreational use.
The town's new marina has cafés, boutiques and a seaside promenade.
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