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

Recent Examples on the Web Sandoval then admitted the loss of Rachel’s companionship hit him hard. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 Piccolo is seeking damages in excess of $50,000 pursuant to Florida’s Wrongful Death Act, as well as damages for mental pain and suffering, loss of companionship and protection, loss of income and medical and funeral expenses. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 26 Feb. 2024 These connections can not only offer us companionship but also open doors to new experiences and opportunities. Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 The people who put her up for the night, or offered friendship, or companionship. Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2024 Despite the script’s prevalent lack of subtlety, telling us details and developments instead of showing through meaningful actions, there’s resonance in Michael’s nuanced turn from selfish to selfless via his newfound canine companionship. Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024 Some potentially represented the sacrificial rites and rituals of the community, while others represented the close companionship between the buried and their burial companions. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2024 The co-burials could have been meant to provide a meal and companionship in the afterlife. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2024 Sung by the bodacious character Sofia (the role Winfrey originated in 1985, now essayed by Orange Is the New Black actress Danielle Brooks), the song not only confronts male authority and domestic violence, but its repetitive chorus rejects traditional male–female companionship. Armond White, National Review, 3 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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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