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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Wexler, who recently lost one of his closest friends after a motorcycle accident, has persevered with support from his teammates. Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Raczka was well out of the net celebrating with her teammates when the Knights quickly pushed the ball downfield. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 Before transferring to Texas A&M, Onyedim was a teammate of Denver’s Eyioma Uwazurike at Iowa State. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026 Viel got the Gordon Bombay jacket from his teammates, but LaCombe received the plaudits from his coach. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 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 Apr. 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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