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

Partnership and teamwork can be real deals or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern. —Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026

Partnership and teamwork can be real deal or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern. —Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026

Coastguard officials credited teamwork, training, and the initial report from a vigilant member of the public for the successful outcome. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026

The rescue marked the Misquamicut Fire Department’s first call of 2026, with officials praising the quick response and teamwork displayed by all agencies involved. —Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 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