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

But wherever Paul has gone—he has played for seven franchises over a 21-year career—he has somehow made his teammates much better at hitting those shots.

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris also praised his teammates for their gutsy display.

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A few months after he signed a one-year veteran minimum contract, teammates voted him a captain.

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The Briton boasts a 24-point lead in the drivers' standings over Australian teammate Piastri heading into the Vegas race after a remarkable turnaround in form.

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He also played tennis and was popular among his teammates.

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Related Words

• colleague 
• partner