chaperone
1 synonym 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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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An adult who accompanies and supervises younger people at a social event, to make sure things stay appropriate.
“Her mother acted as chaperone on the school field trip.”
2. verb
To supervise and accompany someone, typically at an event.
“Two parents volunteered to chaperone the overnight trip.”
How to use chaperone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
act as chaperone
chaperone a dance
molecular chaperone
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.
