team

1 of 3

noun

ˈtēm

Synonyms of team next

: a number of persons associated together in work or activity: such as

: a group on one side (as in football or a debate)

: crew, gang

: two or more draft animals harnessed to the same vehicle or implement

also : these with their harness and attached vehicle

: a draft animal often with harness and vehicle

: a group of animals: such as

: a brood especially of young pigs or ducks

: a matched group of animals for exhibition

obsolete : lineage, race

team

2 of 3

adjective

: of or performed by a team

a team effort

also : marked by devotion to teamwork rather than individual achievement

a team player

team

3 of 3

verb

teamed; teaming; teams

transitive verb

: to yoke or join in a team

also : to put together in a coordinated ensemble

: to convey or haul with a team

intransitive verb

: to form a team or association : join forces or efforts

—often used with up

: to drive a team or motortruck

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What is the difference between the verbs teem and team?

If you want to describe an overflowing abundance of something, the word you are looking for is teem. We often see reference to "the teeming masses," "streets teeming with activity," or "forests teeming with life." You want the word team if you are trying to describe pairing two or more things in a coordinated ensemble ("she teamed the oxen together"), or forming some kind of partnership or association ("we are teaming with another organization this year").

Examples of team in a Sentence

Noun a doubles team in tennis He is the best player on his team. They are the worst team in baseball. To get the job done more quickly, we split up into teams. We worked as a team to put out the fire. The company hired a team of lawyers to advise them. a search and rescue team A dog team pulled the sled. Verb a show that teams two of television's funniest comedians

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Nor is there formal protocol if a White House physician or other team member proactively concludes that the president is cognitively unwell, according to four former White House medical unit staffers. —

Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 6 July 2024 After college, McCaffery landed a gig with the NBA’s Indiana Pacers as a team assistant. —

Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 July 2024

Adjective

Crowder ended up there in a multi-team trade after being part of the blockbuster Durant deal. —

Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Feb. 2023 This week, Southwest unveiled a three-part plan to boost operations, which includes changes in winter operations, operational investments and cross-team collaborations. —

Alexandra Skores, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2023

Verb

Olesen, of Roskilde, Denmark, teamed with Caitlyn McNabb, a junior at Ole Miss from South Africa, in the day’s second match to with the 18th hole with a birdie on the par 5 to take a 1-up win over Maisie Filler and Ian Gilligan. —

Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2024 Reeves teamed with Boardwalk Empire creator Terence Winter for a show announced in July 2020, but Winter departed several months later, with Joe Barton set as the new showrunner in January 2021. —

Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for team

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English teme, from Old English tēam offspring, lineage, group of draft animals; akin to Old High German zoum rein, Old English tēon to draw, pull — more at tow entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1552, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of team was before the 12th century

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“Team.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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Kids Definition

team

1 of 2 noun

ˈtēm

: two or more animals used to pull the same vehicle or piece of machinery

also : these animals with their harness and attached vehicle

: a number of persons associated together in work or activity

team

2 of 2 verb

: to join in a team

: to haul with or drive a team

: to form a team

Last Updated: 9 Jul 2024 - Updated example sentences

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