teamwork

noun

team·​work ˈtēm-ˌwərk How to pronounce teamwork (audio)
Synonyms of teamworknext
: 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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Chatty Mercury in your 11th House of Friends conjoins fiery Mars there, so teamwork speeds up and plans move from ideas to actions. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026 Whitmer also praised the teamwork on the ground and acknowledged the efforts. Terrance Friday, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Co-owning a home with trusted people is just applying the same teamwork to real estate. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 The Stallions showed their poise and teamwork to defeat Dana Hills 13-3 in a Sea View League game. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teamwork was in 1870

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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

teamwork

noun
team·​work ˈtēm-ˌwərk How to pronounce teamwork (audio)
: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team

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