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

By vetting McDaniel’s means the Dolphins did their homework on the 6-foot-3, 345 pounder, who recently turned 21. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025

The detailed homework of the Bears scouting department will be key in determining whether Pearce is a character fit as well. —Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025

These were kids who had a hard day and went online to get a Xanax, or needed to stay up to do homework and went online and got an Adderall, or had an injury from playing football, and went online and got a Percocet. —Deb Schmill, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Mission Prep noted that screen time stands out, with teens averaging 3 hours and 32 minutes daily on social media or personal devices, not counting homework. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 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