teamwork

noun

team·​work ˈtēm-ˌwərk 

: 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

Synonyms of teamwork

• coordination
• cooperation

Examples of teamwork in a Sentence

They credit good teamwork for their success.

it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser

Recent Examples on the Web

The warship was greeted by families and friends of her 55-strong ship’s company, plus well-wishers, who gathered to celebrate the culmination of months of dedication and teamwork. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025

Players must focus on teamwork, communication and coordination to successfully complete orders before customers get angry and storm out. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025

The program, which builds confidence and teamwork among kids ages 5 to 14, has become one of the most wholesome traditions on game day. —Cat Johnson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025

Few sports combine speed, agility and teamwork quite like basketball. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teamwork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

teamwork

noun

team·​work ˈtēm-ˌwərk 

: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team