Chaperon
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑˈpɝɔn/
Chaperon (noun)
- an adult who watches over young people at social events to ensure proper behavior.
- a type of hood or hat worn in the past, especially by women.
Examples
- The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school trip.
- Parents often serve as chaperons at teenage parties.
Common collocations: act as a chaperon, serve as a chaperon, adult chaperon, wear a chaperon, medieval chaperon