color guard

noun

: an honor guard for the colors of an organization

Examples of color guard in a Sentence

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Michael has commanded the Raider adventure team, Riverdale drone team, Riverdale drill team, and has served on the color guard for countless events. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Also coming Female color guard Native American Women Warriors is planning to be at this year’s WilCo Pow Wow, and sand artist Dennis Rogers is also scheduled. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 With the color guard and drum line in the lead, the Aristocrat of Bands high-stepped its way into the amphitheater at the center of Tennessee State University under the relentless late August sun. Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2024 Laguna Niguel: At noon, the Sea Country Senior and Community Center will hold a ceremony that includes a color guard, dignitaries, guest speaker and placing of a wreath. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for color guard 

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of color guard was in 1705

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“Color guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20guard. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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color guard

noun
: an honor guard for the colors of an organization
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