# companionship

/kəmˈpænjənˌʃɪp/ (US) · /kəmpˈæniənʃˌɪp/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/companionship
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: the state of fellowship or friendship; the comfort provided by the presence of another person or animal.

## Examples

- She enjoys the companionship of her dog on long walks.
- Many elderly people move into shared housing specifically to find the companionship they lack when living alone.
- 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 notes

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

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