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So instead of serving your family, friends and even co-workers outdated, calorie-laden foods, treat them to this new cuisine.—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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Ever suspect a coworker isn’t quite the rockstar their resume promised?
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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—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.
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Since your coworker seems to be crowdsourcing career guidance, next time you’re solicited, redirect them.
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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
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 23 Apr. 2025.
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