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

Some are looking for friendship, companionship, travel partners, activity partners, or people who share similar interests and life experiences. — Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Hospitality, tourism, and other commercial settings, sure, but companionship and elder care, too. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Beyond simple companionship, researchers have found that doing new and exciting things together actually improves how partners feel about each other. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping relationships by providing conversation and companionship, and reshaping how people work. — Dipesh Navsaria, The Conversation, 29 June 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