Meaning & use

companion

noun·Everyday

A person or animal that spends time with, accompanies, or keeps another person company.

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The old dog had been her faithful companion for over a decade.

He was a cheerful companion on the long train journey across Europe.

A note on using this word

Can describe a person, an animal, or even an object that regularly accompanies someone.

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