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

Do your homework on identifying them and the best means of stopping them. —Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025

Gruden did his homework, going through the names of former KU stars: Aqib Talib, Chris Harris, Gale Sayers, John Riggins, Wilt Chamberlain, JoJo White, Paul Pierce and more. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025

The final game of their season is still to be played, away against Athletic Club on Sunday, but with their homework done, Barcelona are facing a much quieter summer than last year, having two months to resolve all these issues. —Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 19 May 2025

Clearly Linklater and his team have done their homework and research. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for homework

• bodywork
• handiwork
• ironwork
• latticework
• masterwork
• metalwork
• needlework
• openwork
• overwork
• paperwork
• subnetwork
• artwork

Kids Definition

homework

noun

home·​work ˈhōm-ˌwərk 

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