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
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
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
Mr. Xi kicked off his trip with a state visit and was received with an honor guard, a 21-gun salute and roads lined with cheering crowds waving Chinese flags.
From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2023
Yet he saw no familiar faces, no honor guard waiting to escort him from Lordsport to Pyke, only smallfolk going about their small business.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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