teammate

noun

team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt 

: a fellow member of a team

Examples of teammate in a Sentence

They have been teammates for several years.

She's very popular among her teammates.

Recent Examples on the Web

Reese’s tenacity on the boards have left her teammates impressed. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Still, Robinson sees opportunities for the wideouts, including former Bears teammate Darnell Mooney, whose familiarity with Nagy’s system from their time together in Chicago can help the Giants utilize the veteran deep threat. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Freeman knew many of the coaches and his new teammates from major league spring training the past two years. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

His drive, his motor, understanding his role, just being there for his teammates. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teammate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

teammate

noun

team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt 

: a fellow member of a team