coworker

noun

co·​work·​er ˈkō-ˌwər-kər 

variants or co-worker

plural coworkers or co-workers

: one who works with another : a fellow worker

went out for drinks with her coworkers after work

So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.

—Charlotte Lyons

Synonyms

• associate
• colleague
• confrere
• confrère

Examples of coworker in a Sentence

my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another

Recent Examples on the Web

Virgo Competition may arise with coworkers, inciting them to take credit for your ideas. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024

His comments come after weeks of scrutiny from coworkers, lawmakers and former Pentagon officials alike. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024

But if the narcissist in question is a parent, say, or a manipulative coworker, terminating contact can be a tall order. —Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024

Himmelfarb’s final transformation comes in a mock crucifixion that occurs at the hands of his coworkers. —Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

coworker

noun

co·​work·​er

ˈkō-ˌwər-kər

: a fellow worker