word
Chaperone
SHA-pur-ohn
/ˈʃæpɜːrˌoʊn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
chaperone
Dictionary meaning
One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people.
Examples
- Their parents volunteered to chaperone the dance.
Synonyms: chaperon
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