English · Work & Business
company
/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
[/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/]
business organization
Beginnernoun
Definition
A business organization that makes money by selling goods or services. It can also mean companionship.
Example
She works for a large technology company that has offices in several different countries.
She works for a large technology company that has offices in several different countries.
Etymology
From Old French 'compaignie', from Late Latin 'companio' (one who eats bread with another).
How & Where It’s Used
Extremely common in business; also means the state of having others' company.