honor guard

noun

Synonyms of honor guardnext
: a guard assigned to a ceremonial duty (such as to accompany a casket at a military funeral)

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And the ceremony is just as meaningful to the honor guard. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026 The crowd did the same, and even a member of the Mexican honor guard was captured singing the anthem. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026 Xi later arrived at Pyongyang’s main square, where a military honor guard and thousands of people, including children carrying balloons and hopping, staged a welcoming ceremony. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 Xi later arrived at Pyongyang’s main square, where a military honor guard and thousands of people, including children carrying balloons and hopping, staged a welcoming ceremony. — ABC News, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for honor guard

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of honor guard was in 1925

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“Honor guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20guard. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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honor guard

noun
: a guard assigned to a ceremonial duty

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