teammate
TEEM-mayt
Teammate (noun) means a person who is on the same team as someone else. Example: “His teammates carried him off the pitch on their shoulders after the win.”
noun
1
A person who is on the same team as someone else.
"Pass the ball to your teammate."
"His teammates carried him off the pitch on their shoulders after the win."
"She thanked her teammate for passing the ball at exactly the right moment."
"My teammates and I meet every Saturday for training."
How to use teammate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who plays or works on the same team as you.
Common pairings
a former teammate
fellow teammates
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Word forms
- Plural
- teammates
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Etymology
A compound of team and mate.
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What does “teammate” mean?
The word “teammate” means a person who is on the same team as someone else. In plain terms, someone who plays or works on the same team as you.
How do you pronounce “teammate”?
“Teammate” is pronounced TEEM-mayt (/ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “teammate” in a sentence?
Here is “teammate” used in a sentence: “His teammates carried him off the pitch on their shoulders after the win.”
What part of speech is “teammate”?
“Teammate” is a noun.
Is “teammate” a common word?
“Teammate” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between a teammate and a colleague?
A teammate is specifically someone on the same team as another person, often in a sports or competitive context, while a colleague is a broader term for someone you work with, not necessarily as part of a defined team. Teammate implies a shared team structure, while colleague can apply more loosely to any coworker.
Is teammate used outside of sports?
Yes, teammate can be used in any context involving people grouped together toward a common goal, such as workplace project teams, not just sports teams. The core meaning is simply being on the same team as someone else.
Is teammate one word or two words?
Teammate is written as a single word in standard English, without a space or hyphen.
