coworker

[ koh-wur-ker, koh-wur- ]

noun

1. a fellow worker; worker; colleague.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coworker¹

First recorded in 1635–45; co- + worker

Example Sentences

The subsequent quote tweet attested, “Average coworker phone wallpaper,” receiving over 28,000 likes.

From Slate

Gisèle and her lawyers also discussed whether Dominique might have been suffering from an inferiority complex due to an affair she had with a coworker, a perceived difference in social status between them or the fact that she had a loving childhood and he didn't.

From BBC

Edward, an aspiring actor, is part of a workplace video on how to treat your disfigured coworker.

From Salon

We’ve seen her love her job and her coworker plenty to want to potentially make that leap.

From Los Angeles Times

Before Roman broke character to chat, her Melson had been gossiping about her coworker, Buttons, noting the latter had been littering.

From Los Angeles Times

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