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team-leader vs team leader

Both "team-leader" and "team leader" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Team leader" is the more common and standard way to write this term. However, "team-leader" with a hyphen can be used when the term is being used as an adjective before a noun.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 829 views

team-leader

This is correct when used as an adjective before a noun.

Use "team-leader" with a hyphen when the term is being used as an adjective before a noun to describe a leader within a team.

Examples:

  • The team-leader meeting was productive.
  • She is a team-leader in the marketing department.

Alternatives:

  • team leader
  • leader of the team
  • head of the team
  • team supervisor
  • team manager

team leader

This is the more common and standard way to write this term.

Use "team leader" without a hyphen when referring to a leader within a team in a general context.

Examples:

  • She is the team leader for the project.
  • The team leader provided guidance to the members.

Alternatives:

  • team supervisor
  • team manager
  • leader of the team
  • head of the team
  • team head

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