team player
Americannoun
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team players
plural
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of team player
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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See this as an opportunity to show management that you are a team player and exceeding expectations.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
And, to his left, Alexi Lalas, the red-maned former U.S. men’s national team player who’s forever stirred a Cosell-style fury among critics and fans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Kenny Cooper - a former US men's national team player - believes the team, with Balogun as "a proven goalscorer at the highest level", can go on a historic run.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
I've spoken to people inside Google who have only good things to say about Brittin, as an inspirational leader and a great team player.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
He was an island unto himself, definitely not a team player.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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