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

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

At the final whistle, Neymar got on his knees, lowered his head and wept before a teammate came to console him. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 July 2026

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

Advertisement After the final whistle, Messi’s teammates tossed him into the air. — Sean Gregory, Time, 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