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.ə.rəʊn/
Noun
a person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people
Example:
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The teacher acted as a chaperone for the school trip.
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She needed a chaperone to attend the dance.
Verb
to accompany and supervise a person or group of people
Example:
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Parents were asked to chaperone the school dance.
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He offered to chaperone his younger sister to the party.