Partner Definition
pärtnər
partnered, partnering, partners
noun
partners
A person who takes part in some activity in common with another or others; associate.
Webster's New World
Either of two persons not married to each other but otherwise in an intimate, spouse-like relationship.
Webster's New World
Either of two persons having sex with each other.
Webster's New World
A framework, as of timbers, for supporting a mast, capstan, etc. where it passes through the deck.
Webster's New World
(Jamaica) A group financial arrangement in which each member contributes a set amount of money over a set period.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
partnered, partnering
To join (others) together as partners.
Webster's New World
To be or provide a partner for.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Partner
Noun
Singular:
partner
Plural:
partnersOrigin of Partner
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Late 13c., from Old French parçonneour (“joint heir") from parçon (“partition"), from Latin partitionem (“portion"). The word may also represent Old French part tenour (“part holder").
From Wiktionary
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Middle English partener alteration (influenced by part part) of parcener parcener parcener
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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