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

Vladimir Putin had done his homework. —Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025

According to the complaint, Adam Raine began using the AI bot in the fall of 2024 for help with homework but gradually began to confess darker feelings and a desire to self-harm. —Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025

Knowing her audience would be all too familiar with homework and classroom lectures, Kimbril wanted a book that told a compelling story, even if highly factual. —Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025

The main thing, Miniea said, is to do your homework before settling. —Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 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