honor guard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of honor guard
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The two leaders then inspected an honor guard representing China’s army, navy and air force.
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
Li was given a red carpet ceremonial send-off and an honor guard as he departed for home later Thursday.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024
Mr. Xi welcomed Mr. Putin at the Great Hall of the People with a tightly choreographed ceremony featuring a 21-gun salute, a marching band, an honor guard and children jumping and waving in sync.
From New York Times • May 16, 2024
My rusty honor guard herded me to the makeshift raft.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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