companions
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
An inflected form of companion · plural.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,659 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,969 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another also: comrade, fellow, familiar, associate drinking companionscomrades in arms
- a traveler who accompanies you also: fellow traveler, fellow traveller
- one paid to accompany or assist or live with another
companions in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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But come, Major Cleveland, where are your companions?
Representative Plays by American Dramatists — Love in '76 · Oliver Bell Bunce · Chapter 1
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Out on the sea he saw the kayaks of his departing companions.
The Eternal Maiden · T. Everett (Thomas Everett) Harré · Chapter 1
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They consulted together how they could destroy both him and his companions.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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At this time I lamented the loss of my companions, and our misfortune in leaving the vessel.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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Among those who were not averse to a cheering cup were three boon companions, Bailey, Hill, and Evans, farmers of the neighborhood.
Myths and Legends of Our Own Land — Volume 02 · Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) Skinner · Chapter 1