homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk 
1
: piecework done at home for pay
2
: an assignment given to a student to be completed outside the regular class period
3
: preparatory reading or research (as for a discussion or a debate)
Examples of homework in a Sentence
She started her algebra homework.
Recent Examples on the Web
The mystery that was Roki Sasaki started to reveal itself with a homework assignment.
—
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Parents spend nights arguing over homework, feeling powerless to help.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
If your work takes you to areas with these advisories, do your homework.
—Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
If your child is procrastinating on homework, don’t yell at them, said Stixrud — instead, firmly and lovingly remind them of their responsibilities.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for homework
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Parents spend nights arguing over homework, feeling powerless to help.
—Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
If your work takes you to areas with these advisories, do your homework.
—Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
If your child is procrastinating on homework, don’t yell at them, said Stixrud — instead, firmly and lovingly remind them of their responsibilities.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for homework
Cite this Entry
“Homework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homework. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
homework
noun
home·work
ˈhōm-ˌwərk
: work and especially school lessons to be done outside the regular class period
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share