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

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Some districts are focused on developing rules governing how students can use AI to do their schoolwork. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 Where to find free food, childcare, device connectivity and schoolwork, according to the district. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 As a measure of just how good AI has become at schoolwork, consider a new bot called Einstein. Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026 Having had the guarantee of becoming a professional footballer since the age of 14, his schoolwork had fallen by the wayside. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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schoolwork

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

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