: 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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Perhaps trust, collaboration, and teamwork are more important at companies like NerdWallet because of its structure. Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 From the importance of inclusion and teamwork, to facing challenges head on, the lessons of Generation Goonie will never get old. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 Building Team Cohesion Shared learning experiences can foster camaraderie and teamwork and in-person training provides opportunities for employees to connect, build relationships and develop a shared purpose. Dr. Nimish G. Patel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Network your heart out and focus on the power of teamwork. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team

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