teammate

noun

team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt How to pronounce teammate (audio)
: a fellow member of a team

Examples of teammate in a Sentence

They have been teammates for several years. She's very popular among her teammates.
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Senior teammate Gabi Novickas, a Georgia recruit, drew the picture even prettier. Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 Officials and teammates quickly separated the players. Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025 The two now-former Cowboys teammates had a spat on X late Thursday stemming from Lawrence's apparent decision to sign with the Seattle Seahawks after 11 seasons. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025 The film will tell the inspiring and heartfelt true story of Tuggle, drafted by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teammate

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teammate was in 1882

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“Teammate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teammate. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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teammate

noun
team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt How to pronounce teammate (audio)
: a fellow member of a team

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