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& Co.

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ən koʊ/ no stress

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phrase

Meaning 1

Abbreviation of and company "X & Co." means X and their companions or associates, commonly as the proper name of a corporation but also informally as a group of people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of

Examples

  • It might be time for Rishi & Co. to start looking for new jobs.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: и Сие́ (i Sié) — abbreviation of "and company"
  • French: et cie — abbreviation of "and company"
  • Hebrew: ושות׳ — abbreviation of "and company"
  • Portuguese: & Cia — abbreviation of "and company"