team player
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of team player
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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U.S. men’s national team player Tim Weah also was present at the Mamdani press conference.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The BBC's media editor, Katie Razzall, recently wrote that people inside Google "have only good things to say about Brittin, as an inspirational leader and a great team player".
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
He’s a team player, happy to help receptionist P.J.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 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
Give it a leave of absence. team player.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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