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teammate

American  
[teem-meyt] / ˈtimˌmeɪt /

noun

  1. a member of the same team.


Etymology

Origin of teammate

First recorded in 1910–15; team + mate 1

Example Sentences

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It is instinctive -- I give my teammate the ball.

From Barron's

His speed, dribbling and passing ability make the Galaxy go, opening up space for opportunity for his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times

The specialized nature of kickers can place them on the periphery of team bonding, but Loop’s teammates and coaches were supportive in the aftermath of the season-ending loss.

From Los Angeles Times

Or that teammates fed him for back-to-back dunks to help spark a run of five consecutive scoring possessions early in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times

“Think about how much work we put in to get here,” Lawrence said to his teammates in the locker room Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal