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

All the teamwork results in some very creative videos that chalk up to Margo’s art project and self expression, which is unique and stands out enough to get her major attention and more subscribers. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 May 2026

Critical thinking, project management, flexibility, teamwork, and organizational and presentation skills are essential. —IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026

Steppenwolf and Circle Rep, with their combination of theatrical fearlessness, searing intensity and rabid teamwork, helped shape Mantello’s aesthetic. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Led by Hulett, the two-day program focused on how to communicate expectations to employees, including performance factors, such as teamwork, task execution, reliability and guest interaction. —Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

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