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

Any changes will be made with a lot of teamwork. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Two in three employers say real-world skills like teamwork, resilience, and communication matter more than academic grades, so these are all things that are part of being a footballer. —Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026

As much as leaders like McArn are emphasizing teamwork among staff and the community to address the crisis, cracks are beginning to show between district leaders, staff members and those overseeing the district’s financial decisions. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026

This phrase invites teamwork and turns conversations into collaboration. —John Bowe, CNBC, 7 Apr. 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