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

Hard work, goodness and teamwork pays off! —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026

This team has become a legitimate NBA title contender not because of star power, but because of collective grit, teamwork and belief. —Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Moore says students are learning customer service, teamwork, communication, point-of-sale systems and other workplace skills. —Jamal Goss, CBS News, 10 June 2026

The key is modeling kindness, teamwork and gratitude to get things done well – and to do this across your child’s life, ideally as early in their development as possible. —Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 9 June 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