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schoolwork

American  
[skool-wurk] / ˈskulˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. the material studied in or for school, comprising homework and work done in class.

Etymology

Origin of schoolwork

First recorded in 1855–60; school 1 + work

Example Sentences

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The law also allows students to express religious views in their schoolwork without fear of discrimination or academic penalty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The online service Grammarly originated in 2009 as a suite of tools to help ferret out plagiarism in schoolwork or help students hone their grammar and spelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“I don’t know what he was using them for, but he has been known for trying to cheat on schoolwork and stuff,” she said.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Amid soccer practice and making up schoolwork he missed while recovering, he watches and rewatches the videos from that day.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

My days consisted of a cycle of schoolwork, piano practice, and cooking lessons with Viola.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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