teammate

noun

team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt How to pronounce teammate (audio)
Synonyms of teammatenext
: 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.
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Each person pays $10 per meetup and, for two hours, can play with different teammates on courts that are organized based on skill level. Dominick Williams march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026 Howell had 17 points and seven rebounds in that game, and scored 18 points Thursday against her former teammates. Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026 Players can choose whether to throw the stone alone or with a teammate who holds the wheelchair steady. ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 Other teammates are literally limping along. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teammate

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teammate was in 1882

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“Teammate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teammate. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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teammate

noun
team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt How to pronounce teammate (audio)
: a fellow member of a team

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