escorts
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛskɔɹts// es·corts
n. people who travel with someone else to protect them or show them the way. Sometimes this refers to people paid to go to social events with you.
n. individuals who accompany another person for protection, guidance, or social companionship. Often refers to security personnel or professional social companions.
The president traveled with several police escorts.
The celebrity arrived at the gala with two professional escorts to manage the crowd and the media.
Historical accounts describe how the merchant ships required naval escorts to navigate the pirate-infested waters of the Caribbean safely.
Usage
Usually used in the plural when referring to a group of security personnel.