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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Several of Chisholm’s teammates were aghast at Flemming also suggesting Red Sox reliever Jovani Morán should throw at Austin Wells in the batter’s box as retaliation. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 This came in response to a teammate’s barb in the locker room. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026 The Hoosiers also added former Kansas State teammates Chiddi Obiazor and Tobi Osunsanmi, former Notre Dame lineman Josh Burnham and former Tulsa lineman Joe Hjelle. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Even at the top of the episode, Alice is already thinking of Catherine as a teammate. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 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

noun
team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt How to pronounce teammate (audio)
: a fellow member of a team

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