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

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After finishing her round, Correia left the course to finish some schoolwork at a nearby coffee shop. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025 An August 2024 Digital Education Council found that 86% of students already use AI for schoolwork. Alex Goryachev, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Keisha is a smart and confident track star whose circumstances pushed her to mature early, while Justin is a shy, music-loving guy who struggles with schoolwork. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025 Many have moved on with their educations, juggling the demands of schoolwork, jobs and daily life. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for schoolwork

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First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Jun. 2025.

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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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