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 Moon enters Sagittarius and your 11th House of Friends, Groups, and Future Plans, making teamwork, invitations, and shared goals more active. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

We are known for a high level of collaboration, teamwork and being results-oriented. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

In one study of developers using GitHub Copilot, researchers found that AI shifted time toward coding and away from teamwork. — Sarah Davis, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Pentagon needs to use its muscle to facilitate that teamwork. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 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