friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship 
1
: the state of being friends
They have a long-standing friendship.
2
: the quality or state of being friendly : friendliness
the friendship shown him by his coworkers
3
obsolete
: aid
Examples of friendship in a Sentence
a friendship between two countries
They have enjoyed many years of friendship.
He was encouraged by the friendship his coworkers showed him.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The film chronicles the friendship between musicians Hugh Masekela and Paul Simon against the backdrop of apartheid-era South Africa, and signals the studio’s appetite for stories rooted in the region.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani through their Drongo Films banner, Vibe centers on two inseparable friends whose ordinary, unassuming lives spiral into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure that pushes their survival instincts and friendship to the limit.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Their friendship extends beyond the classroom.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for friendship
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“Friendship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friendship. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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friendship
noun
friend·ship
ˈfren(d)-ˌship
: the state of being friends
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