schoolwork

noun

school·​work ˈskül-ˌwərk 

: lessons done in class or assigned to be done at home

Examples of schoolwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Without parallel efforts to make schoolwork more engaging and support frustrated students, schools risk mistaking compliance for attention and the absence of a phone for well-being. — Kavin Bendre, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

One of the best deals on the market is the Acer Chromebook 315, which will handle the vast majority of schoolwork without breaking a sweat. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

In addition to basic schoolwork functionality, a laptop is a good opportunity for middle schoolers to spend time expanding their mind or taking a break in a multitude of ways. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Parents searching for breathing exercises for kids often want tools that work in the moment, when a child feels overwhelmed by schoolwork, social pressure or big emotions. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for schoolwork

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

schoolwork

noun

school·​work -ˌwərk 

: lessons done in classes at school or assigned to be done at home