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

April 20 – May 20 The stars are empowering teamwork and trust. —Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026

Taurus April 20 – May 20 The stars are empowering teamwork and trust. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026

The quality of that notebook, combined with their teamwork and growth throughout the season, earned them the Think Award, which is presented to the team that most effectively documents their journey through the engineering design process, the news release stated. —Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026

Choose patience to keep teamwork solid. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 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