chaperone
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for chaperone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use chaperone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The now-standard spelling of chaperon, from French chaperon ("hood").
Full origin of chaperone →Frequently asked questions
What does “chaperone” mean?
The word “chaperone” means an adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate. In plain terms, to supervise young people at a social event, or the person doing the supervising; also a helper protein in biology.
How do you pronounce “chaperone”?
“Chaperone” is pronounced SHA-puh-rohn (/ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “chaperone” in a sentence?
Here is “chaperone” used in a sentence: “Her mother acted as chaperone on the school field trip.”
What part of speech is “chaperone”?
Depending on how it is used, “chaperone” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “chaperone” come from?
The word “chaperone” comes from French. The now-standard spelling of chaperon, from French chaperon ("hood").
How many meanings does “chaperone” have?
“Chaperone” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.