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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.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

Ever suspect a coworker isn’t quite the rockstar their resume promised? —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025

Disrespect How someone treats family members, friends, coworkers, and strangers offers insight into their character. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025

In season two, Mark and his innie's coworkers deal with the consequences of messing with the severance barrier. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025

Since your coworker seems to be crowdsourcing career guidance, next time you’re solicited, redirect them. —R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coworker

• caseworker
• farmworker
• woodworker
• worker

Kids Definition

coworker

noun

co·​work·​er

ˈkō-ˌwər-kər

: a fellow worker