homework
noun
home·work ˈhōm-ˌwərk 
1
: piecework done at home for pay
2
: an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period
3
: preparatory reading or research (as for a discussion or a debate)
Example Sentences
She started her algebra homework.
Recent Examples on the Web Do some homework before trying a third-party app, and keep their business model and privacy policy in mind. 
Simon Hill, Wired, 6 Aug. 2022 Requiring the quarterback to do homework via a contract addendum was clumsy at best, petty at worst, and a throwback to an era in which players were charged for extra socks. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022 Investors who are willing to do the homework, or work with investment managers who will do it for them, can avoid paying unreasonable prices for companies with business plans that no longer make sense given the current economic outlook. George Schultze, Forbes, 18 May 2022 So while the purchase of offsets is a popular way for companies to lower their impact, your business should do some homework before jumping on the bandwagon. Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2022 The phishers were persistent, methodical and had clearly done their homework. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Aug. 2022 Outside of game day, Fennell would routinely run to the bookstore to take pictures of pages needed for homework. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 July 2022 Lauren outfitted the lower-level family room with a desk for homework and a soft rug and floor pillows on the concrete floor for playtime. Kerstin Czarra, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2022 Of those with no home internet, 6% have had to use public Wi-Fi for homework. Carol Mangis, PCMAG, 3 June 2022 See More
Simon Hill, Wired, 6 Aug. 2022 Requiring the quarterback to do homework via a contract addendum was clumsy at best, petty at worst, and a throwback to an era in which players were charged for extra socks. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022 Investors who are willing to do the homework, or work with investment managers who will do it for them, can avoid paying unreasonable prices for companies with business plans that no longer make sense given the current economic outlook. George Schultze, Forbes, 18 May 2022 So while the purchase of offsets is a popular way for companies to lower their impact, your business should do some homework before jumping on the bandwagon. Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2022 The phishers were persistent, methodical and had clearly done their homework. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Aug. 2022 Outside of game day, Fennell would routinely run to the bookstore to take pictures of pages needed for homework. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 July 2022 Lauren outfitted the lower-level family room with a desk for homework and a soft rug and floor pillows on the concrete floor for playtime. Kerstin Czarra, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2022 Of those with no home internet, 6% have had to use public Wi-Fi for homework. Carol Mangis, PCMAG, 3 June 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
homework
noun
home·work ˈhōm-ˌwərk
: work (as school lessons) to be done at home
homework
noun
as in schoolwork
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- schoolwork
- lesson
- reading
- assignment
- lecture
- practice
- exercise
- practise
- drill
- study
- étude