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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If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026 Hernández stormed out of the dugout at Hiram Bithorn Stadium alongside his teammates to greet Hernaiz at home plate and celebrate the monumental moon shot. Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026 Slusser also alleged Kress encouraged her to move into the apartment with Fleming, when there was another group of teammates looking for a tenant as well. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Palacios’ club and country teammate Nicki Hernández also went stateside, signing with Boston. Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 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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