companionship

noun

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

: the fellowship existing among companions : company

Synonyms

• brotherhood
• camaraderie
• community
• company
• comradery
• comradeship
• fellowship
• society

Examples of companionship in a Sentence

They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.

Recent Examples on the Web

His spirit and affection taught her about love, trust and the joys of companionship. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025

This is a commendable step for consumer-facing AI applications—especially in areas like customer service, mental health support, and general companionship—where empathy and accuracy can make or break the user experience. —Andrew Filev, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

The big picture: Scammers have long exploited people seeking companionship, pressuring them into sending gift cards, cryptocurrency and traditional currency. —Sam Sabin, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025

Alice loved celebrating Christmas, the companionship of the family dogs, and traveling and golfing with Gene. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 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