companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship 
: the fellowship existing among companions : company
Examples of companionship in a Sentence
They missed the companionship of longtime friends after moving to California.
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However, their actions stem from a place of love, companionship, humor and understanding, which makes the tale especially heartbreaking.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Companionship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/companionship. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
companionship
noun
com·pan·ion·ship
kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship
: the good feeling that comes from being with someone else
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