schoolwork

noun

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

Examples of schoolwork in a Sentence

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Coping with schoolwork, bullies and attractions to classmates that may or may not be mutual makes being 12 years old hard enough. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025 Advertisement One survey found that nearly nine out of 10 students ages 14-22 in the USA use AI for schoolwork. Rachel Konrad, Time, 9 Dec. 2025 Look for consistent responsibility with chores, schoolwork and device-free rules on other screens. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025 Recent research from the College Board found that 84% of high school students are using generative AI tools for schoolwork, but 50% of students are on the fence about whether the benefits of the technology are greater than the risks. Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for schoolwork

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of schoolwork was in 1803

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“Schoolwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolwork. Accessed 14 Dec. 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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