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

Studies show that students without an internet connection at home have a harder time than their peers, with roughly 17% unable to complete homework assignments. —Advertorial, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024

Fortunately, Barberi was able to do the homework again after being granted a short extension by his teacher. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

Voice Assistant featuring the voices of Disney characters, customizable voices, and things like homework help, bedtime stories, and more. —Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024

But before celebs like Witherspoon and Paris Hilton signed on the dotted line, their teams did their homework by generating content around their daily lives. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 1 Nov. 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