escort
Translation
escort, guard, chaperone
Examples
The president arrived with a police escort.
The president arrived with a police escort.
He was her escort for the evening.
He was her escort for the evening.
Grammar Patterns
((an escort)) a person or group providing protection or company. The president had a police escort.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guard, protector, chaperone, companion
Etymology
From Italian 'scorta', meaning 'a guide', which comes from 'scorgere' (to guide).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'court' where a king or queen needs protection. An 'es-cort' is someone who guides you safely to or from the court.