team

verb

teamed; teaming; teams

transitive verb

1

: to yoke or join in a team

also : to put together in a coordinated ensemble

2

: to convey or haul with a team

intransitive verb

1

: to form a team or association : join forces or efforts

—often used with up

2

: to drive a team or motortruck

Did you know?

What is the difference between the verbs teem and team?

If you want to describe an overflowing abundance of something, the word you are looking for is teem. We often see reference to "the teeming masses," "streets teeming with activity," or "forests teeming with life." You want the word team if you are trying to describe pairing two or more things in a coordinated ensemble ("she teamed the oxen together"), or forming some kind of partnership or association ("we are teaming with another organization this year").

Synonyms of team

• cooperate
• collaborate
• unite

Examples of team in a Sentence

a show that teams two of television's funniest comedians

Recent Examples on the Web

Given his own investment in the high-quality protein, derived from cow’s milk, Efron is teaming with Garden of Life on the launch of its new Clear Whey Protein, set to hit retail shelves this September. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

But at the Olympics in 2024, Rodman, wearing standout pink braids, teamed with Sophia Wilson (née Smith) and Mallory Swanson to form a three-pronged attack dubbed Triple Espresso. —Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026

Serena Williams makes a triumphant return at the Queen’s Club, teaming with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko for a 7-6 (2), 6-2 doubles win in her first match since 2022. —Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

King became the Bulls’ primary color commentator in 2008, teaming with play-by-play specialist Neil Funk. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Phrases Containing team

• debating team
• double-team
• dream team
• drill team
• fantasy team
• farm team
• search and rescue team
• tag team
• team building
• team effort
• team foul
• team handball
• team player
• team sport
• team up
• triple-team

Rhymes for team

• beam
• bream
• cream
• creme
• deem
• dream
• gleam
• meme
• ream
• scheme
• scream
• seam

Kids Definition

team

1 of 2 noun

ˈtēm 

1

: two or more animals used to pull the same vehicle or piece of machinery

also : these animals with their harness and attached vehicle

2

: a number of persons associated together in work or activity

team

2 of 2 verb

1

: to join in a team

2

: to haul with or drive a team

3

: to form a team