Entry Word: company

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 an organized group of stage performers <a city that is fortunate enough to have two thriving opera companies>

Synonyms troop, troupe

Related Words stock company; cast, dramatis personae, ensemble

2 a group of people working together on a task <a company of horsemen> — see gang 1
3 a commercial or industrial activity or organization <she works for a construction company> — see enterprise 1
4 the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions <enjoying each otherʼs company> — see companionship