companionship

noun

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

: the fellowship existing among companions : company

Synonyms

• 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

Meneghetti’s original Deux starred Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier as a lesbian couple who come out after two decades of secret passion and companionship. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025

Navigating a loss of capacity or providing care and companionship for someone who is navigating an Alzheimer’s or similar diagnosis can be very isolating. —R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025

Their companionship can offer emotional comfort and even help reduce stress levels for both pets. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025

In contrast, domestic species grew progressively larger, due to selective breeding favoring animals that could provide more meat, milk, wool, strength or companionship. —New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025

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