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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chaperone

/tʃeɪpəroʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does chaperone mean?

noun

A person who accompanies and supervises another person, especially a young person, in a social situation. A person who accompanies and escorts a person, especially a woman, in a formal or official capacity.

Example

"The teacher acted as a chaperone for the school trip to the museum."

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