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

Brand has visions of a computer lab to do homework and watch basketball, as well as a kitchen downstairs to ensure healthy eating habits. —Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025

Congress, as the old saying goes, has never been good about getting its homework in on time. —Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 26 June 2025

Acknowledging his mistake of not having done his homework, the 22-year-old driver spoke to Cup Scene during the pre-race presser at Pocono Raceway. —Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025

When he’s assigned a homework assignment about his family, Noboru turns to his grandfather Hideo to learn more about his heritage. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 June 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