Marine Corps

American  

noun

1. a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces trained for land, sea, and air combat, typically for land combat in conjunction with an amphibious or airborne landing, and whose commandant is responsible to the secretary of the navy.

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Etymology

Origin of Marine Corps

An Americanism dating back to 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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Marine Corps

Miller is a former Marine Corps Reserve corporal who worked for Trump’s 2016 campaign before joining the first Trump administration as an aide.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026

American Airlines, and the US Marine Corps which operates Marine One, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Hargrove said his father, a Marine Corps veteran, switched his diet after the outbreaks and has become increasingly distrustful of Food and Drug Administration food-safety guidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

The Marine Corps Station Miramar is the home of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, according to the unit’s website.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

You know things are bad when the United States Marine Corps is using stethoscopes and divining rods.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt