teammate

[teem-meyt]

noun

1. a member of the same team.

Word History and Origins

Origin of teammate¹

First recorded in 1910–15; team + mate ¹

Example Sentences

Never underestimate a team where one teammate after another supports each other no matter the challenges, no matter the obstacles, no matter the skepticism of others.

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The Jets and several of Sanchez’s former teammates posted message of support on social media on Saturday.

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The 6-foot-2 point guard’s new Bruins teammates are learning to be ready at any moment for a pass when the ball is in his hands.

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Lewis said it was “cool” that Mustard performed at halftime, but he and his teammates were too busy with football to listen.

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But much of it was the result of hard work, with Betts spending long hours in the cage with not only the Dodgers’ hitting coaches, but former teammate and longtime swing confident J.D.

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Related Words

• colleague 
• partner