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schoolwork

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[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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His schoolwork improved and he found he possessed a natural fencing affinity.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

On days when participants felt more mentally alert, they were more likely to set goals and complete them, whether tackling schoolwork or everyday tasks like making dinner.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

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

There wasn’t even schoolwork because Mami wouldn’t sign us up for school until she found a job.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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