Clues for the word "ESCORT"

We've had 123 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 290 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on June 13, 2026.

Definition of escort

n. - A body of armed men to attend a person of distinction for the sake of affording safety when on a journey; one who conducts some one as an attendant; a guard, as of prisoners on a march; also, a body of persons, attending as a mark of respect or honor; -- applied to movements on land, as convoy is to movements at sea.
n. - Protection, care, or safeguard on a journey or excursion; as, to travel under the escort of a friend.
n. - To attend with a view to guard and protect; to accompany as safeguard; to give honorable or ceremonious attendance to; -- used esp. with reference to journeys or excursions on land; as, to escort a public functionary, or a lady; to escort a baggage wagon.