nounπShareA friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or keeps company"His dog has been his trusted companion for the last five years."personhumanfamilygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person employed to accompany or travel with another."The elderly woman hired two companions to help her travel across the country. "personjobhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe framework on the quarterdeck of a sailing ship through which daylight entered the cabins below."Sunlight streamed down through the companions, illuminating the captain's cabin even on a cloudy day. "nauticalsailingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe covering of a hatchway on an upper deck which leads to the companionway; the stairs themselves."The ship's companionway was sturdy, providing a safe passage to the lower decks. "nauticalarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA knot in whose neighborhood another, specified knot meets every meridian disk."In the study of mathematical knots, certain complex knots are defined by their "companions," simpler knots around which they are intricately woven. "mathastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thing or phenomenon that is closely associated with another thing, phenomenon, or person."For many students, stress and anxiety are unwanted companions during exam season. "personthinggroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn appended source of media or information, designed to be used in conjunction with and to enhance the main material."The companion guide gives an in-depth analysis of this particular translation."mediatechnologycomputinginternetinfoliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA celestial object that is associated with another."Binary star systems are a good example of how two stars can be celestial companions, orbiting a common center of gravity. "astronomyspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA knight of the lowest rank in certain orders."a companion of the Bath"royaltitlepersongrouphistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fellow; a rogue.""The old sea captain warned young sailors to beware of the shady companions they might meet in port." "persongroupcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading