Definition of HOMEWORK

Examples of homework in a Sentence

She started her algebra homework.

Recent Examples on the Web

With all of the fun that comes with preparing for the arrival of new baby, creating a registry is the one thing that feels like homework. — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, "Here's How Walmart's New Baby Registry Actually Works," 4 Apr. 2019 For our family, the Echo has evolved into a tool that helps handle everyday parenting jobs—like managing screen time—as well as more complex ones like giving the children a hand with homework and helping put them to... — Alexandra Samuel, WSJ, "A Voice Assistant Has Become My Co-Parent," 29 Mar. 2019 Schools sometimes borrow the hotspots for their students, or families will get the devices so the kids can get some homework done. — Kim Komando, Fox News, "11 amazing perks you get from your local library you never knew before now," 25 Aug. 2018 Do some homework on your contractor A scam contractor will likely attempt to dodge questions about accreditation, references or past work. — Scott Muska, The Courier-Journal, "Don’t get ripped off on roofing work after a major storm," 19 Apr. 2018 Yet Copper still believes students younger than 6th grade should receive homework. — Jackie Frere, Redbook, "Is Homework Bad for Kids?," 13 Mar. 2018 There may be homework assignments, check-ins with your coach, and some coaches provide mental health counseling geared towards understanding your ADHD, too. — Gia Miller, SELF, "Hiring a Coach for My ADHD Transformed My Life and Productivity," 27 Mar. 2019 And everyone did not leave empty-handed; the copy of Robin Morgan’s Sisterhood is Forever left on each chair was later revealed to be the program’s first homework assignment, a powerful read for all. — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, "Dior Celebrates the Newest Members of Its Women@Dior Program," 16 Mar. 2019 Who’s been hiding in my closet!’ The scene was Theo [Malcolm-Jamal Warner] not having done his homework properly, and his room was a mess, and Clair was exasperated. — John Jurgensen, WSJ, "Phylicia Rashad Is Everybody’s Mom," 17 Feb. 2019

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