Teammate

/ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A member of a team.
My teammate scored the winning goal in the final match.
A person who works or participates with others in a common activity, especially in sports or a project.
I have a great rapport with my teammates during our collaborative projects.
Someone who shares the same interest or objective in a particular context.
As teammates, we are all focused on improving our skills and achieving success.
A colleague or partner in any joint endeavor.
My business teammate and I spent the weekend brainstorming new ideas.
A fellow member of a sport team.
Each teammate encouraged one another to give their best performance.

Etymology

Combination of 'team' and 'mate', dating back to the late 19th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

team spirit
A feeling of camaraderie and mutual support among members of a group.
teamwork makes the dream work
Collaboration is essential to achieving a goal.
there's no 'I' in team
Emphasizes that teamwork is more important than individual effort.

Related Words

leader
A person who guides or directs a group.
collaborator
A person who works jointly on an activity.
group
A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.

Slang Meanings

Homie
My homie helped me out during the project.
Buddies
We're just a couple of buddies trying to finish this task.