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
Examples of teamwork in a Sentence
They credit good teamwork for their success.
it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser
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Conversely, creating that sequence was a master class in teamwork from every department on the film.
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Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Each storyline promotes core values like teamwork, perseverance, and creativity, and is great for older, but curious, toddlers.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Dec. 2025
Their teamwork isn’t surprising to her, though.
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The book talks a lot about trust, teamwork, learning by mistakes, and not being afraid of mistakes.
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Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Each storyline promotes core values like teamwork, perseverance, and creativity, and is great for older, but curious, toddlers.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Dec. 2025
Their teamwork isn’t surprising to her, though.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The book talks a lot about trust, teamwork, learning by mistakes, and not being afraid of mistakes.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for teamwork
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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teamwork
noun
team·work
ˈtēm-ˌwərk
: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team
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