co·work·er

[koh-wur-ker, koh-wur-]
noun
a fellow worker; colleague.

Origin:
1635–45; co- + worker

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coworker
also co-worker, 1640s, from co- + worker.
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Coworker is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Example sentences
If you report an incident of security concern involving yourself or a coworker,
  you must do so in writing with signature and date.
He told the coworker that his contacts were unwelcome and should cease
  immediately.
People are talking about what he did, but on the show they said something about
  him threatening a coworker.
The forklift had become stuck in the dirt and a coworker was attempting to pull
  it out with a truck.
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