classwork

American  

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

noun

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

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

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Etymology

Origin of classwork

class + work

Example Sentences

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

And because teachers are still expected to post classwork online, often nothing more than a skeleton version of an assignment, families incorrectly think students are keeping up, Miller said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 31, 2024

“Abbott Elementary” can require the presence of more than 100 child actors with varying classwork, needs, dietary restrictions and schedules on any given day.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

At least the classwork didn’t look too hard.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai