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

The biggest issue people have in health care is that they are forced to do all the homework and all the navigation across an extremely complex ecosystem. —Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 9 July 2025

As part of his daily routine, Travis will put his phone away for three hours every night to read a book, do homework or watch film, his dad says. —Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 7 July 2025

Carla was known for helping the neighborhood kids with their homework. —Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025

As a former speaker of the House in the North Carolina Legislature, Tillis had done his homework. —Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 3 July 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