companies
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkəmpəˌniz// UK //kˈʌmpənɪz// com·pa·nies
n. organizations that sell products or services to make money. You might work for one of these or start your own.
n. commercial businesses or enterprises that engage in industrial or professional activities for profit. Plural form of 'company'.
Many tech companies have offices in this city.
The government is offering tax breaks to small companies that hire local workers.
Global companies must navigate a complex web of international regulations and cultural differences to maintain their market share across diverse regions.
Usage
The plural form of 'company'; when used as a collective noun in the singular, it can take a singular or plural verb depending on the dialect.