honor guard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of honor guard
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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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 • Jan. 17, 2026
The military members of the honor guard stood mannequin-still.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025
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
Kim was greeted by senior officials and an honor guard at a train station, according to the report which described his trip as a significant step in strengthening North Korea-Russia relations.
From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023
The twenty Angels enter, newly returned from the fronts, newly decorated, accompanied by their honor guard, marching one-two one-two into the central open space.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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