Definition

Noun: A marina is a specially designed harbor or dock that provides moorings and various services for small private boats, yathts, and cabin cruisers. It typically offers facilities such as slips, fuel, electricity, water, and maintenance services.

Usage

A marina is a place where recreational boat owners can keep their vessels when not in use. It is distinct from a commercial port or a simple dock, as it is specifically built to accommodate and service pleasure craft.

Examples

• We keep our sailboat at the marina downtown.
• The new marina can accommodate over 200 boats.
• They walked along the marina, looking at the expensive yachts.

Advanced Usage

• "To be moored/berthed in a marina": This phrase specifies that a boat is secured at a marina.
  • The cabin cruiser is berthed in a sheltered marina on the south coast.

Variants and Related Words

• Marine (adj): Related to the sea or navigation.
  • Marine biology is the study of ocean life.
• Mariner (n): A sailor.
  • The old mariner told tales of his voyages.

Synonyms

• Boat basin: A sheltered area of water for anchoring boats.
• Harbor: A place on the coast where ships can find shelter.
• Yacht harbor: A harbor specifically for yachts.

Related Phrases

• Marina facilities: Refers to the services and amenities offered by a marina, such as showers, laundry, or a ship's store.
  • This marina has excellent facilities, including a restaurant and a repair shop.

Noun

1. a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers