color guard

noun

: an honor guard for the colors of an organization

Examples of color guard in a Sentence

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The ceremony included a color guard, chaplain, a brass quintet, a 21-gun salute, and the placing of an official White House wreath on President Reagan’s gravesite. Staff Report, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026 The Marching Warriors is a precision marching band that combines wind, percussion and color guard, according to the Waubonsie Valley Music Department’s website. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 Participants in array of floats, classic cars, horses, color guards, marching bands and community groups tossed candies and handed out American flags during the parade. Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025 In addition to the well-deserving (and startled) veterans, American flags adorned the auditorium along with the color guard and military performances. Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for color guard

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 12 Feb. 2026.

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color guard

noun
: an honor guard for the colors of an organization
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