company
noun
1. an institution created to conduct business
- he only invests in large well-established companies
- he started the company in his garage
Definition categories: group, establishment, institution
2. small military unit; usually two or three platoons
Definition categories: group
3. the state of being with someone
- he missed their company
Similar word(s): companionship, fellowship, society
Definition categories: state, friendship
4. organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
- the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel
Similar word(s): troupe
Definition categories: group, organisation, organization
5. a social or business visitor
- the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company
Similar word(s): caller
Definition categories: person, visitant, visitor
6. a social gathering of guests or companions
- the house was filled with company when I arrived
Definition categories: group
7. a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
- the company of cooks walked into the kitchen
Similar word(s): party
Definition categories: group, band, circle, lot, set
8. crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
Definition categories: group, complement
9. a unit of firefighters including their equipment
- a hook-and-ladder company
Definition categories: group, unit
Sentences with company as a noun:
- A company of actors.
- the boys in Company C
- As he had worked for the CIA for over 30 years, he would soon take retirement from the company.
- Keep the house clean; I have company coming.
- I treasure your company.