color guard

noun

1. the group of persons, as in the armed forces or at military institutions, who carry or escort the flag or colors during parades, reviews, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of color guard¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

The buses were taking the marching band, color guard and dancers from Farmingdale High on an annual trip a band camp in Greeley, in northeastern Pennsylvania.

From Seattle Times

Members of the band, color guard and the school’s kick line team attend, as well as adult chaperones.

From Washington Times

Barney said a funeral was planned for Aug. 25 in Mount Pleasant, Utah, and that the military would perform a color guard ceremony when her body is flown in next week.

From Seattle Times

On Wednesday, T’Yanna Williams, an 18-year-old member of the color guard, felt her body get heavy after a short rehearsal outside in the sun.

From New York Times

There will be celebrations with patriotic music, ceremonial wreath presentations and a color guard at a number of Forest Lawn cemeteries, including the Glendale and Hollywood Hills locations.

From Los Angeles Times