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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And really, it all could have been fixed with just a little teamwork. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 Waiting tables, brewing coffee or working as an office assistant or in customer service teaches communication, resilience, teamwork and problem-solving—skills every employer values. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Police Chief Jason Ta said the case highlighted the importance of teamwork and the community’s vital role in solving violent crimes. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 The California State Guard's Cadet Corps has been building leaders since 1911 by training students in fourth through 12th grade teamwork and camaraderie. — Amy Johnson, CBS News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

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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 9 Aug. 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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