partner

American  

[pahrt-ner] / ˈpɑrt nər /

noun

1. a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.

   Synonyms:

   accomplice, accessory, colleague

2. Law.

   1. a person associated with another or others as a principal or a contributor of capital in a business or a joint venture, usually sharing its risks and profits.

   2. special partner.

3. silent partner.

4. a spouse; a husband or a wife.

5. the person with whom one cohabits in a romantic relationship.

   I'd like you to meet my partner, Sarah.

6. either of two people who dance together.

   my favorite partner in the waltz.

7. a player on the same side or team as another.

   My tennis partner was an excellent player.

8. Nautical. partners, a framework of timber round a hole in a ship's deck, to support a mast, capstan, pump, etc.

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verb (used with object)

1. to associate as a partner or partners with.

2. to serve as the partner of.

partner British  

/ ˈpɑːtnə /

noun

1. an ally or companion

   a partner in crime

2. a member of a partnership

3. one of a pair of dancers or players on the same side in a game

   my bridge partner

4. either member of a couple in a relationship

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verb

1. to be or cause to be a partner (of)

Other Word Forms

• nonpartner noun
• partnerless adjective
• underpartner noun

Etymology

Origin of partner

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English partener, alteration of parcener by association with part

Example Sentences

The historically anachronistic animated epic introduces its neanderthal champion, Spear, and his partner, a female Tyrannosaurus named Fang, as they find common cause in grief.

From Salon

The forecaster said it used data from solar monitoring satellites, ground-based observatories and international partners to "build a detailed picture of solar and geophysical conditions".

From BBC

They make introductions to defense companies, scrutinize business deals with foreign partners to make sure they won’t raise flags with the Pentagon, and give advice about whom to meet on Capitol Hill.

From The Wall Street Journal

In January, the U.S. military announced a coordination cell at the Qatari base aimed at strengthening air and missile defense cooperation with Gulf partners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Democratic members of the US House Judiciary Committee have asked the Department of Justice for immediate arrangements to to the view the full case files, according to the BBC's US media partner, CBS.

From BBC

Related Words

• ally
• associate
• colleague
• companion
• friend
• husband
• participant
• spouse
• wife