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

Navy currently has 17 ships in the Middle East, including two aircraft-carrier strike groups, along with their 11 combined destroyers and a Marine Corps expeditionary unit, according to a naval official.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

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

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

The search spanned roughly 2,400 square miles and involved officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force who used three surface ships and 12 aircraft, according to the military.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

A US Marine Corps Forces Pacific spokesperson said the Australian facility will support equipment and supplies for marines operations and exercises across the Indo Pacific.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

The mess hall, gracefully festooned with flowers, streamers, and brightly colored ribbons, pulsed with celebration as the pilots and their wives gathered for the 187th birthday of the Marine Corps.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy