color guard

noun

: an honor guard for the colors of an organization

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Stagg alum Kate Alstadt, who was in color guard during marching band season from 1991-94, including being captain for three years, served as the Marching Chargers color guard coach for 24 years until her own sons became involved in their school’s band. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 Bishop’s student participates in change of command ceremony Luke Irmer, an incoming junior at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, was one of four Naval Sea Cadets chosen to serve in the color guard for the Navy Region Southwest Change of Command ceremony in June. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 The Boston Crusaders also took home the awards for best color guard, best brass and best percussion. Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 10 Aug. 2025 Other activities starting at 6 p.m. at the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis St., include the national anthem, a color guard presentation, drumline and bagpipe music, and a large flag unfurling with over 50 volunteers. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for color guard

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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color guard

noun
: an honor guard for the colors of an organization
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