coworker — A person who works with another person or group of people, especially in an office or professional environment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who works with another person or group of people, especially in an office or professional environment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊˌwɜrkər/
Example Sentences
- My coworker brings homemade cookies every Friday, which is why I never quit this job.
- She introduced her new boyfriend to her coworkers at the company party.
- My coworker thinks 'reply all' is a personal attack on his inbox.
coworker
NOUN[/ˈkoʊˌwɜrkər/]
A person who works with another person or group of people, especially in an office or professional environment
Her coworker hands her a coffee right before the big morning meeting.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Coworker emerged in the 1960s as a modern English compound formed by combining the prefix 'co-' (meaning together) with 'worker' (one who works). The term arose as workplace culture developed and became institutionalized in contemporary business environments.
Breakdown
co- (together, joint) + worker (one who performs labor or work). The prefix 'co-' derives from Latin 'com-', while 'worker' comes from the verb 'work' plus the agent suffix '-er'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My coworker brings homemade cookies every Friday, which is why I never quit this job.”
“She introduced her new boyfriend to her coworkers at the company party.”
“My coworker thinks 'reply all' is a personal attack on his inbox.”
“I collaborated with my coworkers to develop a new marketing strategy.”
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