coworker

noun

co·​work·​er ˈkō-ˌwər-kər 

variants or co-worker

plural coworkers or co-workers

: one who works with another : a fellow worker

went out for drinks with her coworkers after work

So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.

—Charlotte Lyons

Synonyms

• associate
• colleague
• confrere
• confrère

Examples of coworker in a Sentence

my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another

Recent Examples on the Web

Former coworkers, former students, and administrators gathered during the celebration – sharing memories and praise. —Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024

Participants also said they wouldn't be inclined to lend a complaining coworker a helping hand. —Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 May 2024

The Shannon Park community was quiet on May 21 as neighbor Bernie Kuebler drove by showing a coworker the battered house. —Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024

Over the past six seasons, his storyline has intertwined with his fellow LAPD coworkers, who have become close friends, facing a slew of emergencies alongside him. —Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1643, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

coworker

noun

co·​work·​er

ˈkō-ˌwər-kər

: a fellow worker