Escort Definition & Meaning

escort
noun
  1. someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
  2. the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
  3. an attendant who is employed to accompany someone
  4. a participant in a date; "his date never stopped talking"
verb
  1. accompany as an escort; "She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball"
  2. accompany or escort; "I'll see you to the door"

"Escort" in song lyrics

See how escort is used in real songs:

  • "Only fat bags of weed in this Escort"
    Bizarre — Gospel Weed Song
  • "Initiation means death, burn the mic now meet your escort"
    Dilated Peoples f/ Defari, Everlast, Phil Tha Agony, Planet Asia — Ear Drums Pop (Remix)
  • "I stashed my half of cash in the dashboard of a stolen Ford Escort"
    Field Mob — Channel 613, Part 1

Usage tips for "escort"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "escort" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for escort to find words that pair well.

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