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.
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The following seasons proved that opposing quarterbacks had started doing their homework by not throwing his way, which impacted his interception stats.
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Another option is to repurpose the desk for crafting, homework or other activities.
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Cameron Belcher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Bring a Plan for Work Coverage or Adjustments Do your homework before meeting with your employer, said Laurie Feingold, MSW, LCSW, an oncology social worker with the nonprofit patient support organization CancerCare.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Another option is to repurpose the desk for crafting, homework or other activities.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Newsom, who has four children under 18, said California has a responsibility to protect kids and teens who are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for everything from homework help to emotional support and personal advice.
—Trân Nguyễn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Homework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homework. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk
: work and especially school lessons to be done outside the regular class period
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