teamwork

noun

team·​work ˈtēm-ˌwərk How to pronounce teamwork (audio)
: work done by a group acting together so that each member does a part that contributes to the efficiency of the whole
the crew's smoothly coordinated teamwork

Examples of teamwork in a Sentence

They credit good teamwork for their success. it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser
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Link’s flight simulators supercharging our pilot training with adaptive decision-making under pressure; medical residents refining teamwork and communication in simulated trauma bays; managers learning leadership through live project crises with shifting constraints and incomplete information. Joe Boylan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Co-starring Zoe Saldaña, Leonard Roberts, and Orlando Jones, the film celebrates teamwork, tradition, and the undeniable rhythm of Southern marching bands that make Homecoming season unforgettable. Okla Jones, Essence, 16 Oct. 2025 Premier athleticism and teamwork was at the forefront of a 1-0 win over Franklin. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 Group efforts, teamwork, plus productive activity with organizations, clubs or classes will be rewarding activities. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teamwork was in 1870

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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

teamwork

noun
team·​work ˈtēm-ˌwərk How to pronounce teamwork (audio)
: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team

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