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Definition of escort

escort

/ˈɛskɔːrt/
es · cort
Plural:escorts
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Past Simple:escorted
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Past Participle:escorted
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Present Participle:escorting
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• noun

1

A person, group of people, or vehicle that accompanies someone or something to provide protection, guidance, or as a mark of honor.

Example

"The visiting diplomat traveled through the capital with a security escort."

2

A person who accompanies another to a social event, or someone hired to provide companionship.

Example

"She asked her longtime friend to serve as her escort for the charity gala."

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• verb

1

To accompany someone or something somewhere, especially for protection, security, or courtesy.

Example

"The usher offered to escort the elderly guests to their front-row seats."

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• Nearby Words

escarpment
eschscholzia
escolar
escort
escrow
esidrix
esmeraldas

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French escorte, from Italian scorta, the feminine past participle of scorgere ('to guide' or 'to perceive'), ultimately from Vulgar Latin excorrigere.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Escort. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/escort
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