noun
companion
kuhm-PAN-yuhn
noun
1
A person who accompanies or spends time with another; a friend or partner.
"She traveled across Europe with her closest companion."
"The old man's dog had been his constant companion for years."
2
A person hired to accompany and assist someone, especially an elderly or unwell person.
"The family hired a companion to keep her mother company during the week."
How to Use Companion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who accompanies you, whether a friend, partner, pet, or paid helper.
Common pairings
traveling companion
constant companion
hire a companion
Word Forms
companioned past tense, companions plural, companions singular
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Etymology
From Old French compaignon, from Late Latin companio, literally "one who shares bread with," from com- ("with") + panis ("bread").