Companion meaning

What does “companion” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“companion” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a friend who is frequently in the company of another.

companion

noun

  1. a friend who is frequently in the company of another

    “drinking companions”

    “comrades in arms”

  2. a traveler who accompanies you

  3. one paid to accompany or assist or live with another

verb

  1. be a companion to somebody

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University