How to Spell Cosponsored?

co·spon·sor
n. A joint sponsor: two senators who were cosponsors of new legislation. To act as a joint sponsor of: corporations that cosponsored a marathon. co·spon′sor·ship′ n.

Does co-sponsor have a hyphen?

AP says it should be hyphenated any time it deals with someone's occupation or position: co-author, co-chairman, co-sponsor, co-worker. Chicago style says that “co” should usually not be hyphenated: coauthor, cochairman, cosponsor, coworker.

What does cosponsored mean?

: a joint sponsor The senator was a cosponsor for both bills.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.