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 US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, tender documents show and officials confirmed to AFP.

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

The other Marines, lifting their glasses, thundered, “The Corps!” and the band struck up the Marine Corps hymn.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy