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.
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So in Game 6, when VanVleet demanded the ball, early and often, his teammates obliged. Kelly Iko, New York Times, 3 May 2025 Fergie Jenkins soaks up the adoration as the Chicago Cubs unveil his statue outside Wrigley Field When Fergie Jenkins attended the statue dedication ceremonies for his former Chicago Cubs teammates at Wrigley Field, the thought had to cross his mind. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025 Now that his former teammate, seven-time champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, has joined the Ferrari squad, Russell is in pole position on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team, which is currently ranked second behind McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 May 2025 He’s locked into getting the job done and bringing his teammates with him. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025 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 6 May. 2025.

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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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