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

• 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

Resourcefulness is not a substitute for funding This experience taught me invaluable lessons about resilience, teamwork, and the harsh realities of engineering projects done by students in Nigeria. —IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025

Employers will be looking for evidence of critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills, according to NACE, but those are the top attributes that should be baked into the college experience anyway. —Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Had teamwork become an unconscious habit after years of cooking together on the line? —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025

Their teamwork, courage, and high-tech suits empower them to save the day and keep their home safe! —Clea Haran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025

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