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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.Charlotte Lyons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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Kassandra starts a little shy while meeting new coworkers, who wouldn’t be a little shy on their first day? Rob Gagnon, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024 In natural Hallmark fashion, Olivia ends up meeting and juggling romances with not one but three Nicks — all while falling for her cute coworker with the wrong name. Aaron Rasmussen, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Staffers who are receiving the bonuses this season either applied with an application or were nominated by a coworker, friend or author for their work, according to the ABA. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024 So, how might a good leader manage employees who try to impose their political and social views on their coworkers? Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coworker 

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Dec. 2024.

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coworker

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

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