teammate

noun

team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt 

: 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

Everyone needs to find someone who hugs them like Messi hugs people — teammates, coaches, opposing players, young fans. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The couple also raffled off a slew of luxury items, including a Chanel purse won by Jackie Tranquill, the wife of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammate, Drue Tranquill. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 7 July 2026

His character spoke louder than his accomplishments, and he was loved deeply by his teammates and coaches. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 July 2026

To Spo, Pat, Micky, the entire organization, my teammates, the coaches, trainers, equipment staff, arena staff, and everyone who poured into me over the last seven years — thank you. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teammate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

teammate

noun

team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt 

: a fellow member of a team