coworker

noun

co·​work·​er ˈkō-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce coworker (audio)
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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.Charlotte Lyons

Examples of coworker in a Sentence

my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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An employee with the city of Superior was concerned that a coworker had not shown up for work, police said. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024 This catchall from the latest collaboration between Schoolhouse and Clare V is a great for lots of gifting scenarios—from a good friend to a coworker. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024 These violent acts have occurred between coworkers. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024 Collaborating with coworkers to enhance existing ideas is a core part of a productive work environment. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coworker 

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coworker was in 1591

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“Coworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coworker. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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coworker

noun
co·​work·​er
ˈkō-ˌwər-kər
: a fellow worker

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