schoolwork

noun

school·​work ˈskül-ˌwərk How to pronounce schoolwork (audio)
Synonyms of schoolworknext
: lessons done in class or assigned to be done at home

Examples of schoolwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent data from the Pew Research Center shows that more than half of teenagers are turning to AI for help with finding information and getting help with schoolwork. Kristi Girdharry, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026 Of the nearly 1,500 parents and teens interviewed for the survey, 57% of teen students use AI to search information, and 54% use it for schoolwork. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 Around the same time, Switzer took a part-time job as a night nurse, which gave her more time during the day to do schoolwork with him. Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026 The College Board reports that 84 percent of high school students now use AI for schoolwork. Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for schoolwork

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schoolwork was in 1803

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Schoolwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolwork. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

schoolwork

noun
school·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce schoolwork (audio)
: lessons done in classes at school or assigned to be done at home

More from Merriam-Webster on schoolwork

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster