companionship

noun

com·​pan·​ion·​ship kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship How to pronounce companionship (audio)
Synonyms of companionship
: the fellowship existing among companions : company

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They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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That Broadway play, penned by Jordan Harrison, deals with the potential (if that’s the word) for AI to offer companionship for seniors. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 While there are many women seeking casual adventures, most turn to the apps for true companionship. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026 What happens if artificial companionship becomes society’s default response to loneliness, dementia, disability, and a shortage of human care? — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship. — Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 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 30 Aug. 2026.

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companionship

noun
com·​pan·​ion·​ship kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship How to pronounce companionship (audio)
: the good feeling that comes from being with someone else

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