for company

phrase

: in order not to be lonely
I turned the radio on for company.

Examples of for company in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
However, Evans claimed that there was another bedroom that was better prepared for company. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026 Between planning the Thanksgiving menu, stocking the pantry, and getting the house ready for company, hosting during the holidays can add up quickly. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026 Hermano Tico, who came to repair the roof, spent the night outside in the insufferable heat, unable to get down safely in the dark, with only an owl for company. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026 Steve Smith is unbeaten on 26 at the break, with Beau Webster for company, as Australia trails by 356 runs in the first innings. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for company

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“For company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20company. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!