escort service

American  

[es-kawrt sur-vis] / ˈɛs kɔrt ˌsɜr vɪs /

noun

1. a business organization that provides dates for paying clients, often as a legal front for sex work in locales where prostitution is illegal.

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Etymology

Origin of escort service

First recorded in 1920–25 as escort agency

Example Sentences

Additionally, CSU provides an app linking students to the university's police department and offers a free safety escort service for campus and nearby student housing.

From BBC

A spokesperson for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service said it was engaging with justice organisations to minimise the impact of problems with the prisoner escort service on the operation of court business.

From BBC

And during his first years serving on the New York County criminal court, Merchan oversaw the case of a woman accused of operating a pricey escort service whose tabloid moniker, “the soccer mom madam,” fueled headlines for months.

From Washington Post

After the robbery, 99 Ranch Market released a statement saying it has “significantly increased its safety measures,” employing more security guards and providing customers with escort service to their cars upon request.

From Los Angeles Times

So, in June, with some funding from the city, Self-Help for the Elderly expanded a volunteer escort service to accompany seniors on errands or outings around Chinatown and other neighborhoods.

From Fox News