Updated June 2026
Commercial business enterprises or organisations engaged in trade, manufacturing, or services. The plural form of company, also referring to groups of people or companions.
“Several technology companies announced major investments in artificial intelligence research.”
/ˈkʌmp(ə)niz/
com·pa·nies
Contains 'ies' suffix and three vowels; watch for the plural pattern
Worth 16 points; the 'mp' combination and vowels allow for strategic placement
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