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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.—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
Charlotte LyonsExamples of coworker in a Sentence
my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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During interviews, reasons for wanting to be rehired often include growth opportunities — some employees return for entirely different careers — and wanting to reconnect with former coworkers.
—HubSpot, 2 June 2025
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—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 May 2025
Going anonymous wasn’t about hiding from coworkers.
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—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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HubSpot, 2 June 2025
Watson and his coworkers allegedly raised millions from investors by misrepresenting Ozy's finances.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 May 2025
Going anonymous wasn’t about hiding from coworkers.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 25 May 2025
However, 74% of people struggle to make light conversation with coworkers, according to an article in the New York Post.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for coworker
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“Coworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coworker. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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