teamwork

noun

team·​work ˈtēm-ˌwərk How to pronounce teamwork (audio)
Synonyms of teamwork
: 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

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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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This image shows off the incredible teamwork that NASA's flagship orbital observatories can pull off. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Miles McBride on friendship, teamwork and leadership Those lessons took on even more meaning for McBride during the Knicks' championship run earlier this year. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 Determine teamwork requirements, partnership needs, and cultural expectations. — Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026 College sports are at their best when an underdog with a visionary coach can develop its roster and teamwork to beat even powerhouse programs. — U.s. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teamwork was in 1870

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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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teamwork

noun
team·​work ˈtēm-ˌwərk How to pronounce teamwork (audio)
: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team
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