chaperon
Escort for propriety
A chaperon is a person who accompanies and supervises others, especially young people, to ensure proper behavior.
Traditionally, a chaperon was an older woman accompanying an unmarried young woman in public to preserve her reputation.
The role now extends to adults supervising groups on outings: parent chaperons on a school field trip.
The verb means to serve in this capacity: She chaperoned the prom.
Also spelled chaperone.
One who keeps company
- attendantOne who assists others
- guideLeader or instruction book
- duennaFemale guardian of youth
- governessPrivate household teacher
guardian · minder · custodian · protector · matron · overseer · accompaniment · supervision
Arranged hair style
- mantillaLace veil for head
- kerchiefSquare fabric accessory
- headscarfCloth worn over hair
- wimpleCloth framing the face
snood · hood · veil · headcovering · bonnet · cap · chaplet · headdress
Formally introduced young woman
- cotillionFormal society dance event
- ballSpherical plaything or gala
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- etiquetteRules of polite conduct
propriety · courting · formality · decorum · finishing school · presentation · society · matchmaking
Rhythmic bodily movement
- promHigh school formal dance
- partyGathering for celebration
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- outingShort recreational trip
excursion · field trip · school trip · youth group · mixer · reception · soiree · banquet
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
safeguarding · care · custody · accountability · responsibility · guidance · mentorship · stewardship
companion
One who keeps company
governess · guardian · minder · custodian · protector · matron · overseer · accompaniment · supervision · watchdog
coif
Arranged hair style
wimple · snood · hood · veil · headcovering · bonnet · cap · chaplet · headdress
debutante
Formally introduced young woman
- cotillionFormal society dance event
- ballSpherical plaything or gala
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
etiquette · propriety · courting · formality · decorum · finishing school · presentation · society · matchmaking · Victorian
dance
Rhythmic bodily movement
outing · excursion · field trip · school trip · youth group · mixer · reception · soiree · banquet · event
oversight
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- watchfulnessCareful, sustained attention
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
surveillance · safeguarding · care · custody · accountability · responsibility · guidance · mentorship · stewardship · direction
- headwearhat, cap, helmet, crown, hood
- protectorsprotector, guardian, guard, sentinel, keeper
- historical headwearwimple, coif, circlet, coronet, diadem
- Renaissance Attiredoublet, jerkin, bodice, kirtle, farthingale
- escortsescort, bodyguard, guard, protector, security guard
- attendantsflight attendant, cabin attendant, parking attendant, pool attendant, bathroom attendant
chaperonabandon
Leave behind permanently
desert · forsake · neglect · strand · turn a blind eye
chaperondate
Specific day or outing
romantic partner · suitor · paramour · lover · beau
- chaperoned datesRomantic outings with oversight
chaperone, chaperones, chaperons, chaperoned, chaperoning, chaperonage