color guard

noun

: an honor guard for the colors of an organization

Examples of color guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Members of the Evanston high school’s marching band and color guard recalled being accosted during their pregame performance by New Trier fans sitting in the student section. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

The ceremony, held at the Kendall District Station, included a solemn tribute from the color guard and remarks from Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz. — Camila Fernandez, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

In addition, military students and veterans have a role in countless athletic events, from running the color guard to helping the cheerleaders fire up the crowd. — Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

The morning started with an opening ceremony structured like a first responder funeral service with a color guard unit and the San Diego Emerald Society Pipes and Drums group escorting the nation’s colors. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for color guard

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard

Kids Definition

color guard

noun

: an honor guard for the colors of an organization