coworker

noun

co·​work·​er ˈkō-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce coworker (audio)
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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.Charlotte Lyons

Examples of coworker in a Sentence

my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Estimates range from 44% to 85% of extramarital affairs are with a coworker. Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Lee [his coworker at the restaurant, played by Dakota Daulby] is a little bit of comic relief, but for the most part, Freddy’s story is pretty heartbreaking. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 July 2025 Offend clients or coworkers: Social media posts that target or insult certain groups, especially in a way that reflects poorly on your employer, can lead to termination. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2025 That one coworker at Astronomer who always knew something was going on but never had proof until the Coldplay clip came out. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for coworker

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coworker was in 1591

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“Coworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coworker. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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coworker

noun
co·​work·​er
ˈkō-ˌwər-kər
: a fellow worker

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