companionship

noun

: 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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William lost his mother and arrived at the sanctuary in need of comfort and companionship. Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024 According to My Moving Reviews, living with a friend fosters companionship, shared responsibilities and opportunities to create lasting memories. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 Aibos are popular with seniors in Japan, offering interactivity and companionship without requiring the level of care of a real dog. IEEE Spectrum, 9 Dec. 2024 With tech companies offering an ever growing number of virtual companionships, ChatGPT released a new phone number for calls and messages this week. Dr. Tal Patalon, Md, Llb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 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 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

companionship

noun
: the good feeling that comes from being with someone else
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