classwork

American  

[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.

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Etymology

Origin of classwork

class + work

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Example Sentences

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classwork

For those who want to earn their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees and become a lead teacher, she encourages them to visit schools and makes the college application a part of their classwork.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

The union also plans to develop carpentry classwork in some high schools that don’t yet have it, plus expand summer programs for high schoolers that help expose them to the trade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

That she was thinking about her classwork at all during the Olympics, “speaks to her character,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026

Sometimes he’s with kids who need time and space for classwork.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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