Meaning & Definition of word "Escort"
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Escort
/ɪˈskɔːrt/
noun:
- 1. A person or group of people accompanying another for protection, guidance, or support.
- Example: The celebrity arrived at the event with an armed escort.
- 2. A person employed to accompany someone, often for social purposes or to provide companionship.
- Example: She hired an escort for the gala to avoid going alone.
verb:
- 1. To accompany someone as they go to a particular place, often for protection or guidance.
- Example: The police escorted the protestors to ensure their safety.
- 2. To take someone to a place by accompanying them.
- Example: He escorted her to her car after the dinner.
Etymology
Middle English escor(en), from Old French escourir, from Latin ex- + currere 'to run'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
escort service:
A business that arranges for companions, typically for social or sexual purposes.
military escort:
A group or individuals who provide security for someone in a military context.
escort agency:
A company that provides escort services.
Related Words
bodyguard:
A person hired to protect another, often through physical security.
guide:
A person who leads or directs another in a journey or exploration.
chaperone:
A person who accompanies and supervises social activities.
Slang Meanings of escort
Meaning: A person who provides sexual services for payment.
Example Sentence: He met her through an escort service.
Meaning: A companion for social events, often implying a casual or temporary relationship.
Example Sentence: She brought an escort to the wedding.