Definition

A person who is part of the same group or team as someone else, working together towards a common goal.

Example

She is my teammate on the basketball team.

Conversation

I had such a great time playing soccer yesterday with my teammate.

That sounds fun! How did the game go?

We actually won, and my teammate scored the winning goal!

Awesome! It's always great to have a solid teammate like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Teammate is formed from "team" (from Old English *team*, meaning a group of people working together) and "mate" (from Old English *gemetta*, meaning a companion or associate). The word "teammate" refers to a person who is part of the same group or team, working together towards a common goal.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'team' as a group of people working together, and a 'mate' as a companion. A teammate is simply a companion in that group.

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