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

On Wednesday, T’Yanna Williams, an 18-year-old member of the color guard, felt her body get heavy after a short rehearsal outside in the sun.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

There will be celebrations with patriotic music, ceremonial wreath presentations and a color guard at a number of Forest Lawn cemeteries, including the Glendale and Hollywood Hills locations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2023

While Bowie State University’s marching band played Phil Collins’s “In the Air Tonight,” the school’s color guard team performed an accompanying dance.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

His heightened stature on the world stage was reflected as soon as he entered the White House grounds, where he was greeted by a color guard lining the driveway.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 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