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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Dillon Brooks, who spent portions of the game guarding his Team Canada teammate Gilgeous-Alexander, finished with 14 points, as did Jabari Smith Jr. Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024 His legendary former coach Tom Osborne, his former teammates and his family all urged him to come home to save a sinking program. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024 Even at age 35 with his north-to-south speed dwindling, Harden continues finding ways to make his teammates shine. Shane Young, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Sometimes his mind just goes blank, but several teammates said the eight-time Pro Bowl player’s speeches are their favorite. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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