marina
UK: məˈriːnə | US: məˈriːnə
n. a specially designed harbor with moorings for small boats and yachts
n. a waterfront area with docks, restaurants, and facilities for recreational boating
marina = mar<sea> + ina<noun suffix>
- mar (from Latin mare, meaning "sea")
- ina (a noun-forming suffix, often indicating a place or facility related to the root)
Etymology Origin:
The word marina originates from Latin marinus ("of the sea"), derived from mare ("sea"). The suffix -ina was adopted into Italian and Spanish to denote places associated with the root (e.g., marina in Italian means "shore" or "navy"). English borrowed it in the early 19th century to specifically describe a harbor for small boats, reflecting its nautical roots. The term elegantly combines the sea’s essence (mar) with a functional space (-ina).
The yacht was docked at the marina overnight.
We strolled along the marina, admiring the luxury boats.
The coastal town built a new marina to attract tourists.
She works at a restaurant overlooking the marina.
Storm damage forced the closure of the marina for repairs.