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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That’s why so many of his teammates are so tickled that Larkin is playing such a huge part in this undefeated Olympic run so far for the United States. Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026 Salloi will be joining Zimmerman, midseason acquisition Djordje Mihailovic and other new Toronto teammates in Dallas for the squad’s first match this weekend. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026 Knight, in turn, gives her teammates their flowers. Sean Gregory, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 Every college basketball team wanting success at the business end of the season needs a leader — the guy who’ll step up in the locker room, take control of a game and hold teammates accountable. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 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 21 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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