Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chaperon

noun

/ˈʃæp.ə.rɒn/

Definition

A guide or companion who accompanies and ensures the safety and conduct of a young person, often an unmarried woman, while in public.

Examples

During the school dance, the teacher acted as a chaperon to ensure that all students behaved appropriately.
My parents insisted on sending a chaperon with me on my first date.

Meaning

The term ‘chaperon’ refers to someone who supervises or accompanies a younger individual, particularly to maintain appropriate behavior and social decorum.