teammate

noun

team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt How to pronounce teammate (audio)
Synonyms of teammatenext
: a fellow member of a team

Examples of teammate in a Sentence

They have been teammates for several years. She's very popular among her teammates.
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With the game tied 2-2 in the third, Hughes zipped a pass across the front of the crease intended for a teammate. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026 That is our teammates in mission control, the rocket, the launch. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 May 2026 With a nine-point lead over his Mercedes teammate George Russell, Antonelli is the youngest ever Championship leader. Glen Levy, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 Heading into the Miami Grand Prix, which consists of 57 laps around the track, and features 12 left-hand turns and seven right-hand turns, Antonelli leads the F1 Drivers' Championship with 72 points, followed closely by Mercedes teammate George Russell with 63 points. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for teammate

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teammate was in 1882

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“Teammate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teammate. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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teammate

noun
team·​mate ˈtēm-ˌmāt How to pronounce teammate (audio)
: a fellow member of a team

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