friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •a relationship between people who like each other and enjoy being togetherIn good times and bad, in sickness and health, the benefits of friendships between women are physically and psychologically undeniable. — 2024 •The condition of being friends.But (as the Poet saith) Malè sarta gratia, nequicquam coit, & rescinditur: Friendship, that is but euill peeced, will not ioine close, but falleth asunder againe: — 1570 •Good will. formsfriendships Phrases with friendship friendship with benefitsA platonic friendship where the partners engage in sexual activities, but do not consider themselves a couple.