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

This would be perfect for having friends over, playing music, doing homework, or just getting a little quiet time away from everyone else. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025

But within days, both children warmed up to the volunteers, who read them library books or helped with homework. —Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025

At a kitchen table in Arvada, backpacks and homework papers take over. —Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025

For many of those students, the things traditionally associated with education and learning – classwork, homework, after-school activities, music, sports – come second. —Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 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