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

Both incidents demonstrated teamwork; one orca held a sharptail sunfish, scientifically named Masturus lanceolatus, by its tail, while another orca swam toward the fish at high speed. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

What its medical system lacks is a clear strategy, coordinated teamwork and effective clinician leadership. — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The contrast between Argentina and Spain therefore offers more than a lesson about teamwork. — Basel Tarab, STAT, 22 July 2026

Even in moments like these, the strength of ESPN comes from our people, our teamwork and our shared mission to serve sports fans. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 July 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