Teammate: meaning, definitions and examples

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teammate

 

[ ˈtiːmˌmeɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports

A person who is part of the same team as another person, especially in sports.

Synonyms

colleague, companion, team member

Examples of usage

  • He is a great teammate, always supporting and encouraging others.
  • Our team won the championship thanks to the strong bond between teammates.
  • She is known for being a reliable and hardworking teammate.
  • The coach praised the teamwork and camaraderie among the teammates.
  • The teammates celebrated their victory together after a tough match.

Translations

Translations of the word "teammate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 companheiro de equipe

🇮🇳 टीम के साथी (team ke saathi)

🇩🇪 Teamkollege

🇮🇩 rekan satu tim

🇺🇦 товариш по команді

🇵🇱 członek zespołu

🇯🇵 チームメイト (chīmu meito)

🇫🇷 coéquipier

🇪🇸 compañero de equipo

🇹🇷 takım arkadaşı

🇰🇷 팀원 (timwon)

🇸🇦 زميل الفريق (zamil al-fariq)

🇨🇿 spoluhráč

🇸🇰 spoluhráč

🇨🇳 队友 (duìyǒu)

🇸🇮 soigralec

🇮🇸 liðsfélagi

🇰🇿 команда мүшесі (komanda mүşesі)

🇬🇪 გუნდის წევრი (gundis tsevri)

🇦🇿 komanda yoldaşı

🇲🇽 compañero de equipo

Word origin

The word 'teammate' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'team' and 'mate'. It gained popularity with the rise of organized sports and teamwork in various fields. The concept of having teammates has been essential in fostering collaboration, camaraderie, and unity among individuals working towards a common goal.

See also: team, teamwork, teem.