coworker

noun

co·​work·​er ˈkō-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce coworker (audio)
variants or co-worker
plural coworkers or co-workers
Synonyms of coworker
: one who works with another : a fellow worker
went out for drinks with her coworkers after work
So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.—Charlotte Lyons

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my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Learn from experienced coworkers, understand how your work impacts other departments and expand your skills. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 CEOs have been warning professionals that AI won’t take their jobs—it’ll actually be their tech-savvy coworkers snatching up opportunities. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 But those survivors, who each have harrowing stories of their own, are still searching for answers about their still missing friends, coworkers, and family members. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 In future episodes, viewers can also expect to see plenty of guests, from Hayden’s chef friends to her family and coworkers. — Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coworker

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coworker was in 1591

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coworker

noun
co·​work·​er
ˈkō-ˌwər-kər
: a fellow worker
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