companion

noun
UK: /kəmˈpæniən/
US: /kəmˈpænjən/

  1. A person you spend a lot of time with, often because you are friends or traveling together.

    1. My dog is my best companion.
    2. During the long voyage, he became a close companion to the captain, sharing stories and experiences.

  2. Something that is designed to be used with another thing.

    1. This book is a helpful companion to the television series.
    2. The smartphone has become an indispensable companion for navigating daily life and staying connected.

  3. A person employed to live with and help someone.

    1. She is employed as a companion to an elderly woman.
    2. Finding a reliable companion for her aging mother has brought the family peace of mind.

Synonyms

friend partner associate escort colleague helper cohort accompaniment sidekick mate
companion verb

  1. To accompany or be associated with.

    1. Grief often companions loss.
    2. Stress and anxiety often companion significant life changes such as moving or starting a new job.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "companion" in English means: A person you spend a lot of time with, often because you are friends or traveling together., Something that is designed to be used with another thing., A person employed to live with and help someone..

The phonetic transcription of "companion" is /kəmˈpæniən/ in British English and /kəmˈpænjən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "companion": friend, partner, associate, escort, colleague, helper, cohort, accompaniment, sidekick, mate.

Example usage of "companion": "My dog is my best companion.". More examples on the page.