teamwork

noun

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

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 is the power of teamwork and the foundation of hope. Thais Lopez Vogel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025 The day is not getting off to a great start, and to make matters worse, Rowan and Moira have not yet learned the value of teamwork. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 26 Jan. 2025 Many senior leaders frame policies like RTO as a means to promote teamwork and collaboration. Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 They’re fueled by a combination of sweat, stress and teamwork, according to Brower, whose sources (gently) spill the tea on past residents and their furry friends. New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 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 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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