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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They credit good teamwork for their success. it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser
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It is meant to celebrate performance, innovation and the power of teamwork. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Douglas County Investigators said deputies used heat detection on the drones as well as teamwork to find and arrest all four suspects. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 The challenge for management is making room for both the flexibility employees want and the teamwork the company needs. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 These roles typically don’t require a four-year degree, offer clear pathways for advancement and depend on empathy, communication and teamwork in ways that resist automation. — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 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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