homework

[ hohm-wurk ]

noun

1. schoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom ( distinguished from classwork ).
2. a single assignment of such schoolwork: Homeworks are due at the beginning of class.
3. paid work done at home, as piecework.
4. thorough preparatory study of a subject:

   to do one's homework for the next committee meeting.

homework

/ ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk /

noun

1. school work done out of lessons, esp at home
2. any preparatory study
3. work done at home for pay

Word History and Origins

Origin of homework¹

First recorded in 1675–85; home + work

Idioms and Phrases

see do one's homework .

Example Sentences

Shanthi's husband later built a writing desk out of wooden pallets so the children could do homework in the tent.

From BBC

“You go from a modern open plan office in opposition to Downing Street where you’re all scattered around like kids in a big house who’ve gone off to separate bedrooms to do their homework.”

From BBC

But expect to see the Conservatives brand this as a ‘dog ate my homework excuse’ or words to that effect.

From BBC

I’m a simple person: I take my son to school every day when I’m at home, I make chicken wings and rice, I ask “Did you do your homework?”

From New York Times

"It can be really overwhelming to deal with grief and then have to deal with practical things like catching up on homework," she said.

From BBC

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