color guard

American  

noun

1. the group of persons, as in the armed forces or at military institutions, who carry or escort the flag or colors during parades, reviews, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of color guard

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

After the color guard and the national anthem, Ruth R. Wisse made her way to the podium to deliver the annual Jefferson Lecture, the nation’s highest honor in the humanities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Barney said a funeral was planned for Aug. 25 in Mount Pleasant, Utah, and that the military would perform a color guard ceremony when her body is flown in next week.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2023

“The heat has gotten me once or twice this season,” said Gracie Binns, an 18-year-old member of the color guard.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

The event will honor members of the U.S. military, include a flyover, an invocation and benediction, a color guard, and a wreath laying, according to the event organizers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022

Lining the rotunda were huge glass cases filled with trophies the school had won over the years: athletics, music competitions, color guard.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia