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
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
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
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
We march into the amphitheater to the applause of family, students, city officials, the Emperor’s emissaries, and an honor guard of nearly two hundred legionnaires.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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