team player
Americannoun
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team players
plural
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of team player
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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And, to his left, Alexi Lalas, the red-maned former U.S. men’s national team player who’s forever stirred a Cosell-style fury among critics and fans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
U.S. men’s national team player Tim Weah also was present at the Mamdani press conference.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
I've spoken to people inside Google who have only good things to say about Brittin, as an inspirational leader and a great team player.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
He’s a team player, happy to help receptionist P.J.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
When your boss says you should be more of a team player, that means she wants you to take on more of her work. thick as thieves.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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