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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.—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 Lyons
Examples of coworker in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
After Motley and his coworkers were laid off, the union supported the companies who made a bid to keep the refinery open and hire those who had been laid off.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
Watch out for Coogan as the coworker who condescendingly mansplains to Ms. Crandell during a business meeting, setting her off.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The majority cite a similar narrative that occurred between March 2023 and February 2024, with unnamed employees saying they were persuaded by coworkers or union organizers to attend a meeting to learn about a one-time $600 relief payment.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Larry David marked the last day of shooting on Curb Your Enthusiasm in the most Larry David way possible — by awkwardly not responding as his coworkers lavished him with praise and quietly slinking away amidst an outpouring of emotion.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
The humorous moments are also punctuated by tender ones that showcase the camaraderie between the two coworkers, Rodriguez teases.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Jesús Campos, Luna’s coworker, told the news outlet, the tragedy has been difficult to process.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Ask managers to identify one power user from their team to present their learnings in an all-staff meeting, and regularly share tips and tricks with coworkers.
—Colette Stallbaumer, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Hoffman added that the law is too vague about what would constitute an emergency and which employees can and cannot contact a worker after hours — for example, can an employee contact a supervisor or a coworker?
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
Watch out for Coogan as the coworker who condescendingly mansplains to Ms. Crandell during a business meeting, setting her off.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
The majority cite a similar narrative that occurred between March 2023 and February 2024, with unnamed employees saying they were persuaded by coworkers or union organizers to attend a meeting to learn about a one-time $600 relief payment.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Larry David marked the last day of shooting on Curb Your Enthusiasm in the most Larry David way possible — by awkwardly not responding as his coworkers lavished him with praise and quietly slinking away amidst an outpouring of emotion.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024
The humorous moments are also punctuated by tender ones that showcase the camaraderie between the two coworkers, Rodriguez teases.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2024
Jesús Campos, Luna’s coworker, told the news outlet, the tragedy has been difficult to process.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
Ask managers to identify one power user from their team to present their learnings in an all-staff meeting, and regularly share tips and tricks with coworkers.
—Colette Stallbaumer, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
Hoffman added that the law is too vague about what would constitute an emergency and which employees can and cannot contact a worker after hours — for example, can an employee contact a supervisor or a coworker?
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1643, in the meaning defined above
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coworker
noun
co·work·er
ˈkō-ˌwər-kər
: a fellow worker
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