companion
UK: kəmˈpæn.jən | US: kəmˈpæn.jən
n. a person who accompanies or spends time with another
n. a partner or match for something (e.g., "a companion volume")
n. a member of certain orders or titles (e.g., "Companion of Honour")
The word "companion" originates from Latin companionem (later Old French compaignon), meaning "one who breaks bread with another." It combines com- (with) and panis (bread), reflecting the idea of sharing meals as a bond of fellowship. Over time, the term broadened to denote any close associate or partner, retaining its core sense of shared experience.
She has been my loyal companion for over a decade.
The book serves as a companion to the documentary series.
He was awarded the title of Companion of the Order of Canada.
Traveling alone can be lonely without a companion.
The dog quickly became the family’s favorite companion.