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
Recent Examples on the Web The pair's teamwork extends to charity work as well. Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 Our safety depended too much on teamwork for any differences to spring up among us. Tom Hinman, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for teamwork 

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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 15 May. 2024.

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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