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

That’s why Jim calls his style of investing buy-and-homework, because investors should never buy and hold no matter what. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Her math homework was never corrected, nor were her writing assignments. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Attendance, homework and participation were factors in some districts. — Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

For example, a toddler could be asked to choose between two shirts while a school-age child might be given greater say in homework time after school. — Liz Regalia, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

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
• telework

Kids Definition

homework

noun

home·​work ˈhōm-ˌwərk 

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