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
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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Clarify promises so teamwork stays joyful and genuinely supportive today.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The sport is often compared to chess on ice, demanding careful planning, teamwork, fine motor control to place and set the stone slowly spinning.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Clarify promises so teamwork stays joyful and genuinely supportive today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
These include emotional regulation, giving and receiving feedback, independence and teamwork.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for teamwork
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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teamwork
noun
team·work
ˈtēm-ˌwərk
: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team
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