Chaperon (Noun)
Meaning
One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The wealthy widow agreed to be our chaperon for the evening's ball in order to ensure our respectability.
- Without a chaperon, the young lovers found themselves in a compromising situation.
- At the school dance, teachers and parents acted as chaperons to monitor the students' behavior.
- In many cultures, it's still considered essential to have a chaperon present when an unmarried woman is socializing with men.
- My aunt kindly offered to be my chaperon on the trip abroad so I could feel more secure and protected.