company
- noun
- /ˈkʌmpəni/
- The school's annual play brought together a large company of students eager to showcase their talents.
Examples
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During our hiking trip, we enjoyed the company of fellow travelers who shared our love for the outdoors.
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The charity event was a success, thanks to the company of volunteers who dedicated their time to help.
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And what we're saying is you can build communities in companies through software.
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Do you remember the company picnic last year?
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So one example is this company that's called In Game.
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So I've done that through Escape the Wolf, my company, which we do crisis management for all kinds of companies, big and small.
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A stout company of young blades eager to learn about life.
Synonyms
A group of people who go somewhere together to do one activity
A meeting of people for a social or special purpose
A group of people who work together in the same profession or organization
A group of people who follow the same leader
A temporary team of people who work together to reach a clear goal
A group of people who do a task together for a project
A group of people who share a common purpose and work together
A group of people who act together for a shared purpose
A group of people who work together for a short time on a single task
A group of people who do a physical task together, like clearing fallen trees
Antonyms
Compounds
A business that pays money to people for losses when they pay regular fees
A business that finds, makes and sells medicines like pills and vaccines
- Specialized
A business that collects money from many people and buys shares or bonds for them
A business that runs stations that send out TV or radio programs to people
- Specialized
A company that owns or controls banks, usually to manage them
A British trading company that began in 1600 and later ruled parts of India
- Specialized
A business that manages money from many people and sells shares so they can invest
- Texting
A business that does most of its work online and uses a website ending in .com
A business that moves furniture and boxes for people or businesses to a new place
- Specialized
A company that manages money and property for people or groups, including estates after death
- Specialized
A business that lends money to people who cannot get loans from banks
A company where owners only lose the money they invest if the business owes money
- Specialized
A small bank that gives loans and sometimes holds savings but usually not checking accounts
- Specialized
A business owned by many people who buy shares to own part and share profits and losses
- Archaic
A company that runs large boats with steam engines to carry people or goods by sea
- Specialized
Company owned by a maker that gives loans to dealers or buyers to buy its products
- Specialized
A company that issues a fixed number of shares which are traded on a stock market
- Specialized
A union only for workers in one company that is often run by the employer
- Specialized
A company that lends money to businesses like manufacturers and wholesalers
- Specialized
A company that lends money to businesses like manufacturers or wholesalers
A company that sells certificates and promises to pay a fixed amount on a set date
An old City of London group for people in the same trade that holds ceremonies and supports charity
How Large
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word company comes from the Latin parts com- ('with') and panis ('bread'), meaning people who met and shared food for a time. So a company can be any group that gathers temporarily for a particular activity or trip.