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

Do your financial homework before moving Reese Charron traveled throughout Europe during her studies. — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

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An estimated 84% of high school students report using AI for homework help, and one in five high schools allow AI use but have no formal policy for it, according to 2025 surveys from College Board, the nonprofit that administers SAT and AP testing. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026

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
• telework

Kids Definition

homework

noun

home·​work ˈhōm-ˌwərk 

: work and especially school lessons to be done outside the regular class period