chaperone

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈʃæ.pəˌroʊn/

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Noun

Singular chaperone

Plural chaperones

1. (countable) A chaperone is an older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure their good behaviour.

Verb

Plain form chaperone

Third-person singular chaperones

Past tense chaperoned

Past participle chaperoned

Present participle chaperoning

1. If a person chaperones, they act as a chaperone.