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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The movie — directed by Robert Redford — is a beautiful slice-of-life vignette, complete with a story of family, companionship, love, and loss. Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 27 June 2025 Contact a home health agency: Investigate options for getting personal care support, housekeeping assistance, and companionship. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025 Research has shown that companionship, either from humans or other dogs, plays a big part in dogs’ happiness. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025 In a study published by Frontiers in Psychology, researchers found that frequent chatbot users reported emotional dependence, especially when using AI for companionship. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for companionship

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jul. 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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