honor guard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of honor guard
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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During the main event on Sunday evening, every fighter walked from the White House down to the octagon flanked by an honor guard of two “American Heroes.”
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Xi and Trump also greeted a group of children who cheered and waved Chinese and American flags, before watching a parade by the honor guard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
On the tarmac, standing at attention and saluting, were sailors in their dress whites and an honor guard in service dress blues and campaign hats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2024
During Nixon’s 1971 visit, a military honor guard greeted him at the airport, but the much-watched series of toasts from both sides came later, only after a shark fin banquet dish was served.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2023
Twelve soldiers rode with the body as an honor guard.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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