companion

/kəmˈpænjən/noun

A person or animal that spends time with you or travels alongside you; a friend or partner.

Example sentences

“Her cat has been a loyal companion since she moved to the city.”
“She met her travel companion on a hiking trip in Peru.”

Related to 'company' and, further back, to sharing bread: Latin 'panis'. A 'constant companion' can be a person, a pet, or a habit.

Synonyms for companion

friend
comrade
partner

Related words

roommateSomeone you share a room or living space with, for example in a dormitory or apartment.acquaintanceSomeone you know slightly but who is not a close friend.infantA baby; a child in the earliest stage of life who still needs care around the clock.heritageThe traditions, values, and customs handed down within families or communities from earlier generations.offspringA person's child or children.reunionAn organized gathering where people who have been apart, such as family or old classmates, come together again.