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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.Charlotte Lyons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 office worker says their coworker has an unusual habit: removing her shoes and going barefoot while at work. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025 Career superstars are socially gregarious and have warm, outgoing relationships with coworkers and lend a helping hand to support colleagues in need. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The trauma ripples into our neighborhoods in lasting ways: lost family members, classmates, teachers and coworkers. Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 On the other hand, when there is a lot of coordination and knowledge sharing among employees, being near your coworkers can be incredibly valuable. Carine Harb, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 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 27 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

coworker

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

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