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

There was no fanfare, no color guard, no one directing people to “stand and honor America.”

From Washington Post

Led by the color guard, and several chaplains, the detail shuffle-stepped toward the plane and up the ramp.

From The Daily Beast

The two leaders met on the south lawn of the executive mansion, with a color guard, lawmakers and cabinet members looking on.

From The Daily Beast

In line, the color guard is in the interval between the inner guides of the right and left center companies.

From Project Gutenberg

The Color Guard now enters, marches up to in front of the officers and all stand at salute.

From Project Gutenberg

The Herald now blows a fanfare and the officers march into the council ground with the colors and the color guard.

From Project Gutenberg

Just before reaching it the last of the color-guard was shot, and the flag fell in the open.

From Project Gutenberg

One color guard (a flag at the head) with two home guardsmen in citizens clothes.

From Project Gutenberg