Synonyms & related words for escort

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of escort — including bodyguard, chaperon, retinue, accompany, entourage, attendant. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to escort

Explore words related to escort — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unescorted, outrider, convoys, chaperonage, convoyed, chauffeured, accompaniment, motorcade. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for escort

Common synonyms for escort include bodyguard, chaperon, retinue, accompany, entourage, attendant, guards, guardsman — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does escort come from?

The word escort breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -cort, from Latin corrigere (“set right, guide”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.