chaperon

British  

/ ˈʃæpərənɪdʒ, ˈʃæpəˌrəʊn /

noun

1. (esp formerly) an older or married woman who accompanies or supervises a young unmarried woman on social occasions

2. someone who accompanies and supervises a group, esp of young people, usually when in public places

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verb

1. to act as a chaperon to

Other Word Forms

• chaperonage noun

Etymology

Origin of chaperon

C14: from Old French, from chape hood, protective covering; see _cap

Example Sentences

Should it materialize, the takeover would be the latest disturbance at the Torrance shopping center, which recently instituted a chaperon policy after several large youth melees.

From Los Angeles Times

In its policy, Simon said youths and their adult chaperons may be asked to show driver’s licenses or other proof of age, and those without identification will be denied entry or asked to leave.

From Los Angeles Times

A few hours earlier, he found himself distracted by a fast-approaching appointment to chaperon his teenage son to his driver’s license test.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was quite emotional because the plan was always for Andrea to chaperon Jacob on any flights he was offered," Andrew said, of the bittersweet experience.

From Fox News

“Love and I” is a book about the frayed beginnings and endings of a person’s life, when consciousness provides no chaperon.

From The New Yorker