companionship

noun

com·​pan·​ion·​ship kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship 

: the fellowship existing among companions : company

Synonyms of companionship

• friendship
• brotherhood
• community
• fellowship
• intimacy
• company
• society
• camaraderie
• comradeship
• generosity

Examples of companionship in a Sentence

They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.

Recent Examples on the Web

Lestat was the corpse that kept Louis from committing to his companionship with Claudia. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

With the backing of health insurance companies, the Pals provide companionship, transportation, housecleaning services and more. — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

By the time the product was officially launched, this message changed, and the main focus shifted to the companionship part only. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026

Spencer and Waddingham have a robust and genuine chemistry — a companionship that will undoubtedly resonate with countless viewers. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for companionship

• apostleship
• apprenticeship
• assistantship
• championship
• chancellorship
• citizenship
• copartnership
• dictatorship
• directorship
• discipleship
• editorship
• generalship

Kids Definition

companionship

noun

com·​pan·​ion·​ship kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship 

: the good feeling that comes from being with someone else