honor guard

noun

: a guard assigned to a ceremonial duty (such as to accompany a casket at a military funeral)

Examples of honor guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Members of Skokie’s Fire Department, along with police officers, emergency service operators and public safety staff participated in an honor guard procession Friday, surrounded by dozens of local residents. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Sirius was removed from Ground Zero with a full honor guard, the same respect given to Port Authority officers. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

In an afternoon ceremony at Campus Martius, the honor guards for the Detroit police and fire departments marched in a presentation of colors. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Funeral Procession King Harald’s coffin was carried amid honor guards during a royal procession from the Royal Palace Chapel to the Cathedral in Oslo. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for honor guard

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

Kids Definition

honor guard

noun

: a guard assigned to a ceremonial duty