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.”
noun
1
The feeling or state of having friendly company; fellowship.
"He valued the companionship of his old friends."
"The dog provided comfort and companionship."
"After his wife passed away, he got a dog for companionship."
"The retreat offered a sense of companionship among strangers."
How to use companionship
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe comfort of having friendly company around you.
Common pairings
seek companionship
offer companionship
a sense of companionship
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- companionships
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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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