company

noun
UK: /ˈkʌmpəni/
US: /ˈkʌmpəni/

  1. A business that sells things or provides services.

    1. I work for a big company now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our company is developing new software for data analysis to improve efficiency. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being with other people.

    1. I enjoy the company of my friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. She appreciated his company during the long and difficult journey to the summit. [ ] [ ]

  3. A group of people who work together.

    1. The dance company is touring this year. [ ] [ ]
    2. A theater company will be performing Shakespeare in the park this summer, tickets are required. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

firm companionship corporation team group friendship business
company verb

  1. To go somewhere with someone.

    1. I will company you to the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm willing to company you to the doctor's if you are feeling unsure about going alone. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "company" in English means: A business that sells things or provides services., The state of being with other people., A group of people who work together..

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

Synonyms for "company": firm, companionship, corporation, team, group, friendship, business.

Example usage of "company": "I work for a big company now.". More examples on the page.