homework

noun

home·​work ˈhōm-ˌwərk 

1

: piecework done at home for pay

2

: an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period

3

: preparatory reading or research (as for a discussion or a debate)

Examples of homework in a Sentence

She started her algebra homework.

Recent Examples on the Web

One wondered how students are supposed to get at least 8 hours of sleep, with a full day of school, homework and a part-time job. —Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024

With school, homework and activities, that leaves them little time for sleep. —Alison Escalante, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

While worksheets and other homework are important, DePiper stresses the value of coming up with everyday ways to teach math applications. —Alex Vance, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024

But these days, finding a budget way to ski requires serious homework. —Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

homework

noun

home·​work ˈhōm-ˌwərk 

: work and especially school lessons to be done outside the regular class period