schoolwork

noun

school·​work ˈskül-ˌwərk How to pronounce schoolwork (audio)
: lessons done in class or assigned to be done at home

Examples of schoolwork in a Sentence

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An app may connect you to their school for accessing their schoolwork or connecting to their teachers; only thing is, you might be assigned a different app each year, or different apps for different kids in different classes. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024 Or doing a job for a real employer no matter how small or menial, or successfully selling something, or even just completing schoolwork with the prospect of a specific employment outcome in the near-future. Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 What’s needed are more youth mental health resources and more support for students who are struggling with their schoolwork. Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 25 July 2024 Pay attention to what music helps your concentration rather than distracts you, and your schoolwork might benefit, too. Jillian Hubertz, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for schoolwork 

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of schoolwork was in 1846

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“Schoolwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolwork. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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schoolwork

noun
school·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce schoolwork (audio)
: lessons done in classes at school or assigned to be done at home

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