unaccompanied

Everyday

1. Unaccompanied means alone, without anyone going with you. tree →
2. An unaccompanied child or minor is a child travelling or staying somewhere without a parent or guardian. tree →
3. In music, unaccompanied means sung or played alone, without other instruments. tree →

In the lessons

In safety rules, «unaccompanied children» are often not allowed in places like swimming pools, shops or cinemas: «No unaccompanied under-8s». Airlines have special help for unaccompanied minors who fly alone. At airports and stations, «unaccompanied bags» must be reported, not touched. In music lessons, a choir may sing «unaccompanied» (a cappella). Phrases: «unaccompanied minor», «unaccompanied luggage».

Examples

• Children under eight must not swim unaccompanied. tree →
• The airline looked after the unaccompanied child. tree →
• Report any unaccompanied bags to staff. tree →
• The choir sang unaccompanied. tree →
• No unaccompanied children in the shop, please. tree →
• She travelled unaccompanied for the first time. tree →
• The unaccompanied dog wandered down the street. tree →

Note

Prefix un- + accompanied (from «accompany»). Spelling: double c, -nied. Safety: never touch or open an unaccompanied bag; tell an adult or staff.