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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After the game, Nets coach Jordi Fernández voiced support for the players who intervened on behalf of their teammate, Dëmin. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026 The team was filming the floor exercise finals for a series centered on Chiles’ teammate, Simone Biles. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Lindgren had to be helped down the tunnel by teammates afterward, capping a night that was wild from the start. Max Bultman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026 He was surrounded by teammates, including those who emptied the bench to join a brief celebration. Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 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 1 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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