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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However, five teammates — Brock Nelson, Jackson LaCombe, Jake Oettinger, Jake Guentzel, and Kyle Connor — weren't there in person for the surprise announcement. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Feb. 2026 Beck was back for camp ahead of the season, and in a short period of time with his new teammates, helped take the Hurricanes to the national championship. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 From the left circle, Kuraly beat his old teammate with a slapper, his fifth goal of the year. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 As the final seconds ticked off the clock Friday night at Ellis Davis Field House, Cedar Hill’s Lyntoria Daniel flung the basketball high in the air and was mobbed by her teammates. Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 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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