company
an institution created to conduct business
How often you will meet it
Rank 504 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 39,720 times across 155,552 chapters — 0.019% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- an institution created to conduct business he only invests in large well-established companieshe started the company in his garage
- small military unit; usually two or three platoons
- the state of being with someone also: companionship, fellowship, society he missed their companyhe enjoyed the society of his friends
- organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) also: troupe the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
- a social or business visitor also: caller the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
- a social gathering of guests or companions the house was filled with company when I arrived
company 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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Thus miserably am I singled out from the enjoyment or company of all mankind.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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The acting is fairly satisfactory, the cast including a star, supported by an efficient company.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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So John ate his luncheon in distinguished company, and felt himself for the first time to be somebody.
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship · Horace Annesley Vachell · Chapter 1
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With the presence of Mr. Inglethorp, a sense of constraint and veiled hostility seemed to settle down upon the company.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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Messrs. Little, Brown & Company have granted permission for the republication of "The Man Without a Country" by Edward Everett Hale.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1