team player

noun

: someone who cares more about helping a group or team to succeed than about his or her individual success

Examples of team player in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Little Havana native David Ruiz, a Honduran national team player who got his start at Charles Hadley Park in Allapattah, was loaned to Red Bull New York. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

In addition, Pitarch has been handed an improved contract and is now considered a first-team player, despite retaining a Castilla squad number. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Related Stories Hayden was a true team player, which was important for a show with a large ensemble cast. — Tim Kring, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Whether or not Duren is back, the Pistons will build around Cade Cunningham, an All-NBA, first-team player in 2026. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for team player

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bilayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• purveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• surveyor
• taxpayer