Word Meaning

company definition and meaning

n. The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse.
n. A companion or companions.
n. An assemblage or association of persons, either permanent or transient.
n. Guests or visitors, in distinction from the members of a family; as, to invite company to dine.
n. Society, in general; people assembled for social intercourse.
n. An association of persons for the purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a corporation; a firm; as, the East India Company; an insurance company; a joint-stock company.
n. Partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; -- often abbreviated in writing; as, Hottinguer & Co.
n. A subdivision of a regiment of troops under the command of a captain, numbering in the United States (full strength) 100 men.
n. The crew of a ship, including the officers; as, a whole ship's company.
n. The body of actors employed in a theater or in the production of a play.
v. t. To accompany or go with; to be companion to.
v. i. To associate.
v. i. To be a gay companion.
v. i. To have sexual commerce.

Crossword clues for company

- Business
- Corporate