honor guard

noun

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

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The Camp Pendleton Young Marines Color Guard will serve as honor guard. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025 In Riyadh, Trump was greeted at the airport not just by the crown prince and an honor guard lined up with golden swords, but a lavender carpet − a color that celebrates Saudi identity and is reserved for the most high-profile dignitaries. Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 May 2025 Air Force One received fighter jet escorts, honor guards stood by with golden swords in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the presidential limousine was welcomed by riders on camelback in Doha, Qatar. Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 Speaking at the airport in Ankara, Zelensky said the next steps for talks would be decided after his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who welcomed him with an honor guard at the presidential palace in Ankara. Mehmet Guzel, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for honor guard

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of honor guard was in 1925

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“Honor guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20guard. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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honor guard

noun
: a guard assigned to a ceremonial duty

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