old guard
noun
variants or less commonly Old Guard
1
: the conservative and especially older members of an organization (such as a political party)
2
: a group of established prestige and influence
compare new guard
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The 25-year-old guard appeared in 11 games for the Warriors last season, averaging 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. 
C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2022 The 34-year-old guard previously played for the Clippers for four seasons from 2017 until 2021 before he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves last offseason. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The Athletic on Tuesday reported that the Jazz and Knicks have re-engaged in trade talks for the 25-year-old guard after months of inactivity. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Bueckers, a 20-year-old guard from Minnesota, missed nearly three months of games last season after having surgery on her left knee in December but returned in February and led UConn to the national championship game. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Vildoza, the 26-year-old guard out of Argentina, made his NBA debut in the first round of the playoffs against Chicago and made some eye-opening passes. Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2022 The 34-year-old guard capped a masterful Finals performance with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists en route to becoming one of the easiest choices for MVP ever. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2022 Danielle Robinson, Indiana Fever (San Jose): The 32-year-old guard is one of seven Fever players who will return late becasue of overseas play. Marisa Ingemi, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 May 2022 The 22-year-old guard averaged 21.7 points, 8.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 35.7 minutes. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 25 Apr. 2022 See More
C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2022 The 34-year-old guard previously played for the Clippers for four seasons from 2017 until 2021 before he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves last offseason. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The Athletic on Tuesday reported that the Jazz and Knicks have re-engaged in trade talks for the 25-year-old guard after months of inactivity. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022 Bueckers, a 20-year-old guard from Minnesota, missed nearly three months of games last season after having surgery on her left knee in December but returned in February and led UConn to the national championship game. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Vildoza, the 26-year-old guard out of Argentina, made his NBA debut in the first round of the playoffs against Chicago and made some eye-opening passes. Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 5 July 2022 The 34-year-old guard capped a masterful Finals performance with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists en route to becoming one of the easiest choices for MVP ever. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2022 Danielle Robinson, Indiana Fever (San Jose): The 32-year-old guard is one of seven Fever players who will return late becasue of overseas play. Marisa Ingemi, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 May 2022 The 22-year-old guard averaged 21.7 points, 8.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 35.7 minutes. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 25 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1
old guard
noun
as in big(s)
the usually older members of an organization (such as a political party) who do not want or like change She's not popular with the old guard. Synonyms & Similar Words
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