coursework
noun
course·work
ˈkȯrs-ˌwərk 
: work that is assigned or performed as part of a course of study
The rigorous program combines coursework in … engineering and seminar classes in the ethical, legal, regulatory, communication, and business aspects of the biotechnology industry with over a thousand hours of research.—
Angela Trepanier
Angela TrepanierColleges and universities often offer discounted tuition for those 55 and older to partake in most coursework within their catalog (ranging from physical education to Eastern philosophy).—Dr. Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew WeilWhen Brandenn was four, his parents started him on the Perkins County elementary-school coursework, and within two years he'd finished the fourth-grade curriculum.—Eric Konigsberg
Eric KonigsbergExamples of coursework in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
After completing coursework in this field at the Art Institute, he was introduced to the telecommunications industry by his wife’s uncle.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Or an investment from Z Fellows, which pays students to ignore their coursework for a week and dream up something interesting?
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The comment galvanized his already firm commitment to uplift Hispanic youth and eventually led to the creation of the Prefreshman Engineering Program, a rigorous summer program that prepares middle and high school students for college-level engineering coursework.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026
Much of the coursework of the new institute will be online and asynchronous, which could pose a challenge for young people seeking to build communication and collaboration skills in a world divided by social media.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coursework
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.
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Or an investment from Z Fellows, which pays students to ignore their coursework for a week and dream up something interesting?
—Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The comment galvanized his already firm commitment to uplift Hispanic youth and eventually led to the creation of the Prefreshman Engineering Program, a rigorous summer program that prepares middle and high school students for college-level engineering coursework.
—Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026
Much of the coursework of the new institute will be online and asynchronous, which could pose a challenge for young people seeking to build communication and collaboration skills in a world divided by social media.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coursework
Cite this Entry
“Coursework.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coursework. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
