RelationshipsCompanionFriendship, at root, is lunch. Origin story From com plus panis: someone with whom you share bread. Why it sticks Friendship, at root, is lunch. Shareable cardCompanion: Friendship, at root, is lunch.Copy word card More Latin wordsMore Relationships words Quick answer A short etymology card for companion: origin, meaning history, memorable hook, and source-language context. Source-first Reviewed Sep 2026