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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.Charlotte Lyons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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And with the holidays right around the corner, keep in mind that a sweet-smelling scented candle gift makes a lovely present for just about anyone on your list—from a coworker to your votive-loving mom. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 Cuoco also said Ritter taught her to treat all colleagues, fans and coworkers the same way. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 For the coworker who's always organized and appreciates a tidy desk, this desk vacuum cleaner is perfect for quick tidy-ups. Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025 One of them was Segar, his former coworker, who was in the middle of his workday and didn’t have the bandwidth to engage with Jon’s fantasies about a cataclysmic event. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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coworker

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

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