horse guard

American  

noun

1. a black and yellow sand wasp, Bembix carolina, of the southern U.S., preying on flies that gather around horses and cattle.

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Etymology

Origin of horse guard

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Thousands watched the event at Horse Guard's Parade and the Mall in London.

From BBC

Clear skies mean crowds gathered along the route between the Mall and Horse Guard's Parade will see a full air display, including Typhoon fighters and Red Arrows, jets which were prevented from joining the coronation fly-past due to low cloud.

From Reuters

His armored limousine flanked by an honorary Saudi horse guard, Mr. Putin arrived for talks with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman focusing on regional security, oil prices and business deals.

From New York Times

A photograph showed a clapperboard, marked B25 and Sunday’s date, in front of a mounted horse guard procession.

From The Guardian

Marking Queen Elizabeth II‘s official birthday, the Trooping the Colour is a lively event in which “the parade moves from Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to Horse Guard’s Parade, alongside members of the royal family on horseback and in carriages,” as described on the royal family’s official website.

From Fox News