schoolwork

noun

school·​work ˈskül-ˌwərk How to pronounce schoolwork (audio)
: lessons done in class or assigned to be done at home

Examples of schoolwork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some read, while others watched videos or tackled schoolwork. Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 For children facing bullying or gun violence or who need more challenging or more advanced schoolwork, a homeschooling environment may be best. The Editors, Scientific American, 14 May 2024 Parents and educators have worried about kids leaning on these tools for schoolwork. Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 14 June 2024 If you’re swamped with schoolwork, hiring an expert essay writer is just a few clicks away. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for schoolwork 

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Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schoolwork was in 1846

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“Schoolwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolwork. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

schoolwork

noun
school·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce schoolwork (audio)
: lessons done in classes at school or assigned to be done at home

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