co-worker — a person who works with you in the same company or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who works with you in the same company or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊ ˌwɜːrkər/
Example Sentences
- My co-worker ate my sandwich from the office fridge again!
- I'm going out for lunch with my co-workers today.
- My co-worker is so funny that even Monday meetings become entertaining.
co-worker
NOUN[/ˈkoʊ ˌwɜːrkər/]
a person who works with you in the same company or organization
a person who works with you in the same company or organization
A dedicated co-worker outshines the office shirker!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Co-worker is a compound formed from the Latin prefix co- meaning 'together' combined with the English noun worker, derived from work (Old English wyrcan). The term literally denotes a person who works alongside others in a shared professional capacity.
Breakdown
co- (Latin, meaning together) + worker (from work + -er, one who performs an action). The prefix co- indicates joint participation in the same workplace or project.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My co-worker ate my sandwich from the office fridge again!”
“I'm going out for lunch with my co-workers today.”
“My co-worker is so funny that even Monday meetings become entertaining.”
“She introduced me to her co-workers at the company party.”
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