escort

es-cort · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection, guidance, or as a mark of honor.

  2. 2.

    To accompany someone or something for protection, guidance, or honor.

  3. 3.

    A person who accompanies another to a social event.

  4. 4.

    To guide or lead someone somewhere.

Forms

plural: escorts

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    escort service — a company providing companions for social events
  • •
    under escort — accompanied by guards or protectors

Related words

Antonyms: abandoner
See also: accompany, chaperone, guide
Synonyms: attendant, chaperone, companion, guide

Etymology

From French escorte, from Italian scorta ("a guide"), from scorgere ("to perceive, guide"), from Vulgar Latin excorrigere ("to set right").