Definition of honor guard
: a guard assigned to a ceremonial duty (such as to accompany a casket at a military funeral)
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Source: Inter-Korean Summit Press Corps/Pool via Bloomberg Moon, bottom left, and Kim pass an honor guard.
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Thai military honor guards transport a coffin containing the remains of a former Thai Navy Seal who died in the cave rescue operations.
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An honor guard of Korean soldiers in bright traditional war robes welcomed the leaders, during which Kim appeared slightly uneasy, panting heavily.
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On Saturday, three Coast Guard members attended the funeral as an honor guard for Fusco, who joined the service out of high school, according to his obituary.
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Two of McCaslin’s nephews, Tom and Pat McCaslin of Omaha, attended Tuesday’s ceremony for Canty that included a lone bugler who played Taps, a military band and a seven-member honor guard firing three volleys from their rifles.
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Camp Pendleton Young Marines will serve as the honor guard.
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The honor guard and flag bearers wore uniforms with tall military caps, of a style dating from Russia’s war with Napoleon in 1812.
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Source: Inter-Korean Summit Press Corps/Pool via Bloomberg Kim and Moon wait during an honor guard.
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First Known Use of honor guard
1925
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Definition of honor guard for English Language Learners
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: a person or group that is the guard at a formal or ceremonial event (such as a military funeral or a parade)
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