team player
Americannoun
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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
Kenny Cooper - a former US men's national team player - believes the team, with Balogun as "a proven goalscorer at the highest level", can go on a historic run.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
"I don't really focus on that," said Smith-Njigba, a team player who also does a surprising amount of blocking for a star wide receiver.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
How can you demonstrate that you’re a team player if your interviewer doesn’t specifically ask you about it?
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 23, 2026
Give it a leave of absence. team player.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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