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

Over the years, the center has seen kids of all ages gather to hone their basketball skills, work on their homework, have fun with other kids and, most importantly, follow a path away from illicit activity. —Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2024

Even the Google search box already ties in AI across products, offering options to search photos, translate text, solve homework with Google Lens, identify songs and shop for products in screenshots. —Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 15 May 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