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

Your 11th House of Friends gains steady, reliable traction, and small teamwork wins start adding up steadily in visible ways. —Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026

Baseball games should be centered on competition, teamwork, and entertainment. —Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

But, coming at the end of an album that’s otherwise governed by an egalitarian teamwork-makes-the-dream-work ethos, the moment feels a bit like letting the boss take the last-call karaoke number as the office holiday party winds down—an indulgence well earned. —Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026

For example, student athletes are learning resilience, teamwork and time management. —Dr. Milpha Blamo, Forbes.com, 18 June 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