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

Reading for fun isn’t just about fun Outside of schoolwork, a child can read anywhere from as few as 100,000 words per year to 10 million or more for the most voracious readers. — Michelle Kearney, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Because devices are always within reach, kids' screen time habits are affecting their sleep and mood, which may impact their schoolwork and day-to-day behavior. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 28 June 2026

Devoting extra time to children, including monitoring their schoolwork and enrolling them in enrichment activities that require time and money, has become one way for parents with privilege to give their children a leg up. — Darby Saxbe, Fortune, 21 June 2026

Since Martinez’s apprehension, her teenage daughter now struggles to focus on her schoolwork, the lawsuit said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 June 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