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

One kid can have fun with a Stomp Rocket; two kids can execute some impressive teamwork; three or four kids can share effortlessly. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Games such as Little Big Planet give you a great way to exercise your creative muscles, whereas Overcooked tests your teamwork skills. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

As the old saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work, and that is most certainly the case in this film in which friendship is a core theme. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Oct. 2026

It is meant to celebrate performance, innovation and the power of teamwork. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 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