BusinessSeptember 2, 2026

bimini

BIM-uh-nee

Definition

An open-fronted, collapsible canvas top used on a boat to provide shade and protection from the weather.

Etymology

The word likely originates from the Bimini islands in the Bahamas, where such boat tops were popular for tropical sun protection before the term became a generic name in boating.

In the news

The article mentions a forward-folding bimini as a feature of the Flybridge configuration, providing essential sun protection and shade for guests on deck.

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