Definition of Chaperon

1. Verb. Accompany as a chaperone.

Exact synonyms: Chaperone
Entails: Protect
Generic synonyms: Escort
Derivative terms: Chaperone

2. Noun. One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people.
Exact synonyms: Chaperone
Generic synonyms: Defender, Guardian, Protector, Shielder
Specialized synonyms: Den Mother, Duenna, Housemother
Derivative terms: Chaperone

Definition of Chaperon

1. n. A hood; especially, an ornamental or an official hood.

2. v. t. To attend in public places as a guide and protector; to matronize.

Definition of Chaperon

1. Noun. An adult who accompanies or supervises one or more young, unmarried men or women during social occasions, usually with the specific intent of preventing some types of social or sexual interactions or illegal behavior. ¹

2. Verb. to accompany, to escort ¹

3. Verb. to mother ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chaperon

1. to accompany [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: accompany

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chaperon

chapeau
chapeaus
chapeaux
chaped
chapel
chapel of ease
chapel service
chapeless
chapelgoer
chapellanies
chapellany
chapelless
chapelries
chapelry
chapels
chaperonage
chaperonages
chaperone
chaperoned
chaperoneless
chaperones
chaperoneship
chaperonin
chaperonin 10
chaperonin 60
chaperoning
chaperonins
chaperons
chapes

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