noun
- a U.S. Marine
Usage: informal; military slang
Examples
- The old leatherneck served three tours overseas.
- My grandfather was a proud leatherneck in World War II.
- The leathernecks marched in formation during the parade.
- She comes from a family of leathernecks who served their country.
- The veteran leatherneck shared stories from his military service.
- Several leathernecks were honored at the ceremony.