schoolwork

noun

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

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Will that prevent her children from concentrating on schoolwork or having a full school experience that includes outdoor recreation? — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Although there is a newer one on the market, this discount on last year's model is quite steep, and the loadout is more than enough for most schoolwork, with a reliable Intel Core 3 processor running the show. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026 Reading for fun isn’t just about fun Outside of schoolwork, a child can read anywhere from as few as 100,000 words per year to 10 million or more for the most voracious readers. — Michelle Kearney, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 Because devices are always within reach, kids' screen time habits are affecting their sleep and mood, which may impact their schoolwork and day-to-day behavior. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for schoolwork

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of schoolwork was in 1803

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“Schoolwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schoolwork. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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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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