noun

companionship

kuhm-PAN-yuhn-shihp

Companionship (noun) means the feeling or state of having friendly company; fellowship. Example: “After his wife passed away, he got a dog for companionship.”

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noun

The feeling or state of having friendly company; fellowship.

"After his wife passed away, he got a dog for companionship."

"The retreat offered a sense of companionship among strangers."

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In plain EnglishThe comfort of having friendly company around you.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: companionships

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Synonyms

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company society fellowship

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Rhymes for companionship

relationship championship

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Frequently asked questions

What does “companionship” mean?

The word “companionship” means the feeling or state of having friendly company; fellowship. In plain terms, the comfort of having friendly company around you.

How do you pronounce “companionship”?

“Companionship” is pronounced kuhm-PAN-yuhn-shihp (/kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “companionship” in a sentence?

Here is “companionship” used in a sentence: “After his wife passed away, he got a dog for companionship.”

What part of speech is “companionship”?

“Companionship” is a noun.

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