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

Prosecutors alleged in the court documents that the violations appeared to date back to the beginning of the company’s contract with the Marine Corps Police Department at Camp Pendleton.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Platner is an oyster farmer, Marine Corps veteran, and first-time candidate.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

"Marine Corps and Army equipment programmes are designed to support their respective service requirements and are managed under separate authorities and processes," the Marines spokesperson said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

The blaze, dubbed the November fire, was reported at 10 a.m. in the November Training Area near Wire Mountain Housing, according to the Marine Corps Base.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

Instead I went with my parents to the Marine Corps office near our tribal headquarters to sign up.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac