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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When the Red Sox won the series finale, Bogaerts stood alone in the visitors’ dugout watching his former teammates celebrate their win, and tipped his cap to Cora and Rafael Devers. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026 Strong’s teammates couldn’t pick up the slack. David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 In fact, Knueppel is becoming an increasing favorite to win the NBA’s rookie of the year over former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026 The new home base for Inter Miami has already welcomed season ticket holders for a sneak peek before the big day, allowing fans to see Lionel Messi and his teammates during a training session. Samantha Rivera, CBS News, 3 Apr. 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 5 Apr. 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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