team player

noun

1. a person who willingly works in cooperation with others.

Word History and Origins

Origin of team player¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

She’s become more of a “team player,” putting herself fully behind the centrist presidential ticket, campaigning with swing-district Democrats with off-the-scale Blue Dog names like Pat Ryan.

From Slate

In fact, he isn’t even the only former French national team player who was a little unclear on the idea.

From Los Angeles Times

When he refused to do so, he said was derided by another manager for not being a “team player,” demoted and denied other work opportunities despite prior positive performance reviews, the lawsuit states.

From Los Angeles Times

The author of 2006’s “My Secret Life on the McJob,” which chronicled his undercover work in fast food, said that those employees learn about the importance of reliability, working under pressure and being a team player — bedrock principles of any blue-collar job.

From Los Angeles Times

A: As the vice president, I am first and foremost a team player.

From Salon

Related Words

• athlete
• competitor
• member
• opponent
• participant
• pro
• professional
• rookie