chaperon Synonyms

chaperon Meaning

Wordnet

chaperon (n)

one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people

Wordnet

chaperon (v)

accompany as a chaperone

Webster

chaperon (n.)

A hood; especially, an ornamental or an official hood.

A device placed on the foreheads of horses which draw the hearse in pompous funerals.

A matron who accompanies a young lady in public, for propriety, or as a guide and protector.

Webster

chaperon (v. t.)

To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize.

FAQs About the word chaperon

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As a responsible chaperon, she ensured the safety of the students during the field trip.

Parents often volunteer to serve as chaperons on school outings.

The young couple was accompanied by a chaperon on their first date.

The chaperon kept a watchful eye on the teenagers at the dance.