chaperone 1 of 2

variants or chaperon

chaperone

2 of 2

noun

variants or chaperon

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of chaperone
Verb
Shout out to editor Christopher Donaldson, who manages that enthusiasm like a weed-smoking chaperone. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025 Some of the connections are easy to spot: Marty and Felicia are chaperones at Chuck's school dance in Act III, and Carl Lumbly's Sam Yarbrough, who Marty encounters on his walk to Felicia's, is the funeral director when Chuck's grandfather (Mark Hamill) dies. Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
Each parent may only chaperone up to six minors per day. Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024 But after a series of flashbacks teasing a school field trip where Michael agreed to chaperone in busy-busy Amy’s stead, Michael called in a favor to get after-hours access to the museum where Danny breathed his last breaths. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chaperone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
  • The black paint on accompanying bicycle pumps also exceeded federal lead limits for paint.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
  • Weber’s music accompanies a story about love, hunting and a deal with the devil gone awry.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The third note asked for transcripts regarding specific testimony from Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura, and a male escort.
    Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • The Navy in 1943 named an escort ship after Peterson.
    Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • In 2016, while still a college student, Taitt launched Dream Reach Inspire, hosting his first event with his former high school English teacher, now McKinney principal, Nicole Sledge, in attendance.
    Essence, Essence, 14 July 2025
  • As education became more standardized, so did teacher licensing.
    Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Stargazers looking to understand Earth’s natural satellite better should check out our ultimate guide to exploring the lunar surface, along with our guides to the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the solar system.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 July 2025
  • Check out our guides to the Best Sleeping Bags and the Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads.
    Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • The four largest federal sponsors are the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.
    William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • Krypto excitedly tackles her to the ground, as Clark explains to one of his android attendants that Kara, who recently turned 21, is a party girl.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 11 July 2025
  • No one witnessed the abduction but authorities became concerned when customers at the gas station reported that there was no attendant.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Since then, however, the UCL’s most successful coach of all time has taken the Brazil national team manager’s post while Alonso now mans the dugout at the Club World Cup.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • The veteran coach has led a team to the NBA Finals, turned perennial losers into playoff threats and helped guide Golden State’s dynasty from the sidelines as an assistant.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Ethan — Victor’s squire and one of the few people in town who sees this as a quest, also sees the Boy In White, perhaps the best team player in town despite his age.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • In the prequel, set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Chaperone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperone. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on chaperone

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!