color guard

noun

: an honor guard for the colors of an organization

Examples of color guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With help from these preventative measures, Winnie has joyously taken on her role as a part of the color guard. Chris Barilla, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 The afternoon will feature speakers, color guard and musical performances. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024 There will be a service beginning at 10 a.m. at Civic Center, 6650 Beach Blvd., featuring a color guard, patriotic music, a car display and more. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024 Besides pancakes, the fundraiser features music with band, orchestra, jazz, percussion, color guard, and choral performances by the students of Saratoga High School and Redwood Middle School. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for color guard 

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Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of color guard was in 1705

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“Color guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20guard. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

color guard

noun
: an honor guard for the colors of an organization
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