team player
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of team player
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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"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
Such is the difference between a team player and, well, whatever LeBron is.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025
"She's such a talent. So composed, got two great feet, but most importantly for me, her work ethic is outstanding, a real team player," she said.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025
He was an island unto himself, definitely not a team player.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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