companionship

[kuhm-pan-yuhn-ship]

noun

1. association as companion; fellowship.

2. Printing.,  a group of compositors working under a foreman.

Word History and Origins

Origin of companionship¹

First recorded in 1540–50; companion ¹ + -ship

Example Sentences

This is why I founded my company: to expand the care workforce by connecting tens of thousands of healthcare students with older adults who need companionship and support.

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In losing access to their chatbots, they say they will miss a creative outlet, a source of companionship, and in some cases, a mental-health support.

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Though AI companionship is new and not fully understood, there are many who say it is helping them live happier lives.

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At least three teens have taken their own lives after using AI for companionship and mental-health support.

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There he labored long hours and extra jobs alone, without the love and companionship of his wife and children, as he sacrificed his own enjoyment and comfort so that we could be educated.

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Related Words

• camaraderie 
• togetherness 

When To Use

What does companionship mean?

Companionship is the state of spending time with someone or having someone to spend time with—the state of having a companion or being someone’s companion.A companion is a person who frequently spends time with you, associates with you, or accompanies you when you go places. Companionship is similar to friendship, and a person one calls a companion is usually their friend or romantic partner. But the word companionship specifically implies that a lot of time is spent in each other’s company.The word commonly applies to relationships between people, but pets can also provide companionship.Example: People make fun of older people for using dating sites, but the truth is that a lot of them are just lonely and looking for companionship.