B1nounUK spelling: co-workerwork
US/ˈkoʊˌwɜːr.kər/
UK/ˈkəʊˌwɜː.kə/
a person you work with at the same company or workplace
In context
My coworkers and I usually have lunch together on Fridays.
She asked a coworker to cover her shift on Saturday.
He gets along well with his coworkers, even the new ones.
Words that go with coworker
adjective + noun
- new coworkerOur new coworker starts on Monday.
- friendly coworkerA friendly coworker showed me around the office.
- annoying coworkerAn annoying coworker kept interrupting the meeting.
verb + preposition
- get along with coworkersIt helps to get along with your coworkers.
- talk to a coworkerTalk to a coworker if you are not sure how to do it.
verb + noun
- ask a coworkerAsk a coworker to proofread your email.