chaperone

/ˈtʃæpərɔn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially an adult, who accompanies and supervises a group of people, especially young people, in a social setting.

“The parent acted as a chaperone for their child at the school dance.”

2. verb

To act as or serve as a chaperone for someone or a group of people.

“She will chaperone her daughter’s class on the field trip.”

Synonyms

  • attendant
  • companion
  • escort

Antonyms

  • unaccompanied
  • unsupervised