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

• 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

After so many months of drama, that teamwork is something to shout about. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

Transparent communication helps reduce anxiety and fosters a sense of teamwork. —Clare Miller, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

From communication and collaboration to adaptability and teamwork, here are a few soft skills engineers need to master (and why). —Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025

Libra Season paired with Mars in Scorpio is about teamwork that feels fated, partnerships that feel like destiny, and art that heals the collective. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025

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