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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The boys’ academy has two classrooms on one floor of the women’s temporary building for their players to do schoolwork. Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 Bald and tired, Harley studied frantically from his hospital bed, clinging to schoolwork as a handhold on life. Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024 Monitor their use of AI and other technology for schoolwork. Marlee Strawn, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024 Planning when and where to work on schoolwork are time management skills that ease stress. Dr. Joan Jeung, Boston Herald, 10 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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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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