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

Robotic teamwork The experimental setup included a compact 6-DoF Duatic DynaArm with tight joint limits, a 7-DoF KUKA LWR IIWA 7 with moderate limits, and a 7-DoF Neura Robotics Maira M with much more relaxed boundaries. —Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026

Hunt commended the crews involved for their teamwork. —Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026

Sea glass becomes a symbol of curiosity, honesty, respecting other’s property, the beauty of teamwork, fond memories, and the sweet connection between mother and daughter. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

Gardening fosters life skills, such as teamwork, patience, self-confidence and responsibility. —Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 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