plural teams
1
: a group of people who compete in a sport, game, etc., against another group
a doubles team in tennis
a basketball/gymnastics/bowling team
He is the best player on his team.
They are the worst team in baseball.
Our team is losing. = (Brit) Our team are losing.
(US) He is on a team. = (Brit) He is in a team.
—often used before another nounShe is the team captain.
Baseball is a team sport. [=a sport played by teams]
2
: a group of people who work together
To get the job done more quickly, we split up into teams.
We worked as a team to put out the fire.
The company hired a team of lawyers to advise them.
a search and rescue team
—often used before another nounThe project was a team effort.
corporate efforts to build team spirit [=the desire to work well as a team]
3
: a group of two or more animals used to pull a wagon, cart, etc.
a team of horses
A dog team pulled the sled.
teams; teamed; teaming
: to bring together (two people or things)
a show that teams two of television's funniest comedians
—often used as (be) teamed withThe fish was teamed with roasted potatoes and a salad.
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“Team.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/team. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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