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classwork

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[klas-wurk, klahs-] / ˈklæsˌwɜrk, ˈklɑs- /

noun

  1. the written or oral work done in a classroom by a student (distinguished from homework).

  2. the work done in a classroom by the students and teacher jointly.

Etymology

Origin of classwork

class + work

Example Sentences

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The diploma is made up of 120 hours of classwork with modules spread over four months.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

After some girls completed their classwork recently, they played a hand-clapping game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

He fell behind academically in San Diego and was dismissed from the team when he couldn’t catch up on classwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

Fourteen students huddle around tables, focused on classwork.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2023

Again and again Teacher disciplined his Class Five students for discussing her chances of survival instead of doing their classwork.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

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