color guard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of color guard
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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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
They also hoped that more kids would join the school band, or color guard.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2022
The color guard waved its flags to “Barbara Ann.”
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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