honor guard

American  

noun

1. guard of honor.

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Etymology

Origin of honor guard

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The presidential honor guard may sound like a small elite unit with narrow responsibilities to provide security for the dictator.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Li was given a red carpet ceremonial send-off and an honor guard as he departed for home later Thursday.

From Seattle Times

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

The honor guards whose goose-stepping rotations fascinated visitors were removed from outside the mausoleum three decades ago.

From Seattle Times