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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Playing with teammates mainly during the offseason or on the rare off day from training, golf gave Bale another competitive outlet without the physical demands—and risks—that came with professional soccer. Michael Loré, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 He was pulled back by a teammate before leaving the bullpen. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025 In the state championship, St. Andrew’s led at half 6-3 before Vega and his teammates rallied for a 14-11 victory over the Scots. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025 Not only did George Russell win the Canadian GP, but his teammate that year, Robert Kubica, led AF Corse’s Le Mans triumph. Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 20 June 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 29 Jun. 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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