companionship

noun

com·​pan·​ion·​ship kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship How to pronounce companionship (audio)
: the fellowship existing among companions : company

Examples of companionship in a Sentence

They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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One of the most disruptive was Pablo Berger’s 2023 film Robot Dreams, a dialogue-free story of companionship between a dog and a robot living in Manhattan. Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 21 May 2025 This engaging session will explore the profound impact of companionship on seniors, highlighting innovative approaches to fostering emotional and physical well-being. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025 Likely, this treasured sense of companionship is rooted in the highly voluntary nature of friendship. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 Rather than navigating a difficult but necessary conversation or making an effort to win someone’s trust, there’s the temptation to turn instead to the chatbot for companionship. Kim Samuel, Time, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for companionship

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of companionship was in 1548

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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companionship. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

companionship

noun
com·​pan·​ion·​ship kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship How to pronounce companionship (audio)
: the good feeling that comes from being with someone else

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