Meaning of the word chaperone in English
What does chaperone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
chaperone
US /ˈʃæp.ɚ.oʊn/
UK /ˈʃæp.ɚ.oʊn/
Noun
1.
(especially in the past) an older person, especially a woman, who stays with and takes care of a younger woman who is not married when she is in public:
Example:
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She asked me to go to the movies with her and Andrew, I think as a sort of chaperone.
Verb
1.
(especially in the past) to stay with and take care of a young woman who is not married when she is in public:
Example:
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Do you trust him on your own or do you want me to chaperone you?
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