# leatherneck

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlɛð.ə.nɛk/

## Definitions
1. A soldier.
2. Specifically, a marine.

## Etymology
From leather + neck.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/leatherneck