English vocabulary · C1
Chaperone
/ˈʃæpəroʊn/ · n., v.
Chaperone is a person who goes with someone to keep them safe and make sure things go well. This person stays near and watches.
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Example sentences
- Teachers chaperoned the school dance.
- On our trip, Dad was the chaperone.
Word origin and roots
from French
- chaperon — hood (from French)
Synonyms and nuances
- ESCORT — help someone travel (Go With Someone)
- SUPERVISE — watch people at work (Watch The Activity)
- GUARD — protect from harm (Keep Someone Safe)
Words with the same root
chaperon — hood
- cap — soft head cover
- cape — shoulder cloak
- chapel — small place of worship
Lesson notes
Chaperone is a person who goes with someone to keep them safe and make sure things go well. This person stays near and watches.
Related: escort, supervise, guard. Use chaperone when an adult stays nearby.
Teachers chaperoned the school dance. On our trip, Dad was the chaperone.
From French. Chaperon- means hood. Chaperon became English chaperone: a hood became a guide.