Synonyms for chaperone
- noun
- British English
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure the propriety of their behaviour, often an older woman accompanying a young woman.
Related words
- Other spellings
- chaperon US
Forms
- Plural
- chaperones → duennas…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| chaperone | rising | |
| duenna | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- duenna