English Reference
Noun

companionship

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /kəmˈpænjənˌʃɪp/ UK /kəmpˈæniənʃˌɪp/ com·pan·ion·ship UK spelling companionships

n.the feeling of friendship and comfort you get from spending time with someone else. It means you are not alone because you have a partner, friend, or pet with you.

n.the state of fellowship or friendship; the comfort provided by the presence of another person or animal.


SIMPLE

She enjoys the companionship of her dog on long walks.

CONTEXTUAL

Many elderly people move into shared housing specifically to find the companionship they lack when living alone.

COMPLEX

While some travelers prefer the solitude of the wilderness, others find that shared companionship enriches the experience by allowing for the immediate exchange of ideas and impressions.

Usage

Often paired with the preposition 'of' to identify the source of the fellowship.


From companion + -ship.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated