companionship

noun
UK: /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
US: /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/

  1. The state of being with someone else, especially in a friendly way.

    1. I enjoy the companionship of my dog, he's always there.
    2. She valued the companionship and support she received from her friends during a difficult time.

  2. A feeling of friendship; the enjoyment of spending time with other people.

    1. He missed the companionship of his old school friends.
    2. The long journey offered them ample opportunity for companionship and getting to know each other better.

Synonyms

friendship fellowship company sociability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "companionship" in English means: The state of being with someone else, especially in a friendly way., A feeling of friendship; the enjoyment of spending time with other people..

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

Synonyms for "companionship": friendship, fellowship, company, sociability.

Example usage of "companionship": "I enjoy the companionship of my dog, he's always there.". More examples on the page.