NYT Dictionary

MARINA

/məˈɹinə/
Nounma-RI-nama-ri-na · 3 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A harbour for small boats.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin marinus (“of the sea, marine”), by way of Italian marina and Spanish marina.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anchoragebasinberthbreakwaterbulkheaddockdockagedockyardembankmentgroin

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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