Companion - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kəmˈpænɪən|  American pronunciation of the word companion
Brit.  |kəmˈpænjən|  British pronunciation of the word companion

noun

- a friend who is frequently in the company of another (syn: associate, comrade, familiar, fellow)
drinking companions
- a traveler who accompanies you
- one paid to accompany or assist or live with another

verb

- be a companion to somebody (syn: accompany, company)

Extra examples

...movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks...

I think it would be a guilt not to companion you.

For ten years he had been her constant companion.

His dog became his closest companion.

This book is a companion to Professor Farrer's first work.

The Encyclopedia of Gardening is a companion volume to the Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers.

A Companion to Japanese Literature

A customs officer is a poor companion.

...my seat companion was a chatterbox who never once shut up during the whole trip...

...my edacious dining companion could always be counted on to order the largest—and often most expensive—item on the menu...

...forced to endure a long flight with a flibbertigibbet as a seat companion...

...her seat companion piqued her by repeatedly poking her in the ribs...

...the man's sober vesture contrasted sharply with his companion's festive finery...

He was a capital companion.

His companion rounded on him with a torrent of abusive language.

Word forms

noun
singular: companion
plural: companions
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