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

Prep included extra homework, mock exams, and frequent essay assignments, even though the test didn’t have an essay component. —Vulture, 22 Nov. 2023

But clearly, Lotus has done its homework to stand out in this micro niche. —Seyth Miersma, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023

But Stracke continued to monitor the buck by studying trail cam pics, and his homework paid off on October 28th. —Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023

Stackable Fraction Cups: Nesting cups that introduce the concept of fractions, which is helpful for preparing toddlers for future math homework. —Simone Scully, Parents, 26 Oct. 2023

The rest of the night was normal — Brandon showered, did his homework and went to bed — but Stewart said the incident has remained on her son’s mind. —Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023

The Khan Academy, an educational nonprofit that provides a collection of online learning tools and videos and has long been a go-to for math homework, has created exactly that. —Claire Bryan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2023

The workshop costs $160 and will feature lectures, homework assignments, song-sharing sessions, and a live Q&A. —Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 14 Nov. 2023

My advice for students is to ask questions about, and do your homework on, the responsible ways to leverage generative AI. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

homework

noun

home·​work ˈhōm-ˌwərk 

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