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.
Recent Examples on the Web The point guard found his groove connecting with LaVine, slinging passes through tight windows from sideline out-of-bounds plays to create opportunities for his teammates. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024 At the ceremony, Wade sat in the front row with his family, smiling warmly as Udonis Haslem, his teammate of 15 years, and then Riley, paid him tribute. Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 The Brazilian star was supported by many of his club teammates on social media after the announcement was made official. Ben Church, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 On cue, Kittle rose from the bench and began exhorting the crowd as well as his teammates. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teammate 

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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 4 Nov. 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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