teammate

noun

team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt How to pronounce teammate (audio)
: 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 In the process, he could very well be joined by new rookie teammate Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals’ first pick in this year’s draft. Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2024 Tarasenko did his part to earn the respect of his new teammates. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2024 He could be seen talking former teammate Logan Webb before the game. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024 Berry said he and his teammates were fired up for the playoffs. Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024 His teammate is going to be getting a ton of attention during the Spring and Summer for the 2025 RB class, but George Holani is the most underrated RB in this entire class. Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2024 Similar to DeSean Jackson, his quick-strike potential adds an element of danger over the top and will provide his teammates more space to work with. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2024 That, too, is part of who Drake Maye is as a teammate. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2024 His partners include Kevin Love, his former teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who is still playing, now with the Miami Heat. Eric Asimov, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024

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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 30 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

teammate

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