Escort
/ˈɛskɔːrt/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo accompany someone or something for the purpose of protection, guidance, or social courtesy.
/ɪˈskɔːrt/
To accompany someone or something, typically for protection or guidance.
The police escorted the protestors out of the building.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking home with a friend, or a security guard leads someone through a building: that's *escorting*! It's like you are protecting or guiding someone.
👶 For kids: To go with someone to help keep them safe or to show them the way.
More Examples
She escorted the children safely across the busy street.
A security guard will escort you to your seat.
How It's Used
"Soldiers escorted the prisoners to the interrogation room."
"He escorted her to the door after the date."
A person or group of people who accompany someone or something to provide protection, guidance, or social courtesy.
/ˈɛskɔːrt/
A person or group of people accompanying another for protection or guidance.
The President's motorcade included a police escort.
💡 Simply: *Escort* can also mean the people who help you get somewhere safely, like a bodyguard or a group leading the way.
👶 For kids: The people who go with you to keep you safe.
More Examples
She hired an escort to accompany her to the party.
The ship sailed with an escort of destroyers.
How It's Used
"The convoy was protected by a military escort."
"She had an escort for the formal dance."
A person who is paid to accompany and provide sexual services.
/ˈɛskɔːrt/
A person paid to accompany and provide sexual services.
The investigation focused on businesses that offered escort services.
💡 Simply: This word can also mean someone you pay to spend time with you, often in a romantic or sexual way.
👶 For kids: This is not a word for kids.
More Examples
The news reported an arrest of a person providing escort services.
She worked as an escort to make ends meet.
How It's Used
"The article discussed the social implications of professional escorts."
"He met an escort in a hotel bar."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
escort service
A business or service that provides escorts (in the professional or sexual services sense).
"The hotel was known for providing discreet escort services."
military escort
A group of soldiers or military vehicles providing protection or guidance.
"The convoy was protected by a military escort."
From French *escorte* (16th century), and Italian *scorta*, both ultimately from Latin *ex-corrigere* meaning "to arrange, to direct".
The word 'escort' has been used since the 16th century, initially referring to military protection and guidance.
Memory tip
Think of soldiers *escorting* VIPs. They're providing protection.