honor guard

noun

1. guard of honor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of honor guard¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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

They joined the Carter family, dozens of Secret Service agents and 1,000-plus other mourners for a service replete with a symphony chorus, honor guards and a grand organ.

From Seattle Times