leatherneck

[ leth-er-nek ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a U.S. marine.

leatherneck

/ ˈlɛðəˌnɛk /

noun

1. slang.
   a member of the US Marine Corps

Word History and Origins

Origin of leatherneck¹

First recorded in 1910–15; from the leather-lined collar which was formerly part of the uniform

Word History and Origins

Origin of leatherneck¹

from the custom of facing the neckband of their uniform with leather

Example Sentences

They currently have a son leading patrols around Camp Leatherneck, in Helmand.

From The Daily Beast

Camp Leatherneck, the U.S. Marine half of the base, took the brunt of the attack, officials said.

From The Daily Beast

Three years on, Camp Bastion has doubled in size, been joined by the Marine Corps base Camp Leatherneck and enveloped Shorabak.

From The Daily Beast

The leatherneck ran up to them, blurted out his story, gazed at them imploringly and thrust the puppies into their hands.

From Project Gutenberg

It showed the utter unselfishness of the American doughboy, gob, and leatherneck.

From Project Gutenberg