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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.—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
Charlotte LyonsExamples of coworker in a Sentence
my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
ClickUp gives you a variety of ways to interact with coworkers.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague and coworkers questioning her worth.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coworker
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“Coworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coworker. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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