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

Medeiros and Officer Guzman for their quick actions, teamwork, and compassion during this once-in-a-lifetime Christmas miracle. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025

At the weight of an adult human with a four-foot-three-inch wingspan, just moving the giant fish from its habitat to an exam pool is an exercise in teamwork. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2025

Wahlberg praises new co-star Mika Amonsen and the Boston Blue cast, highlighting strong chemistry and teamwork shaping the series’ fresh identity. —Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025

Parents can help their teens work through main character syndrome by encouraging teamwork, community involvement, and modeling empathy at home. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Dec. 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