Synonyms of schoolworknext
: lessons done in class or assigned to be done at home

Examples of schoolwork in a Sentence

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Parents, educators and child development experts have been sounding alarms over children’s use of AI chatbots, which have been blamed for facilitating cheating on schoolwork and even suicide. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Lenovo also throws in a Tab Pen and folio case, which is a nice bonus if taking notes or schoolwork is part of the plan. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 In her first year at NYU, Thompson balanced studying and schoolwork with training for Team Canada. — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 For example, does an activity interfere with sleep, schoolwork, or family time? — Liz Regalia, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for schoolwork

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of schoolwork was in 1803

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“Schoolwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolwork. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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schoolwork

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

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