homework

American  

[hohm-wurk] / ˈhoʊmˌwɜrk /

noun

1. schoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom (distinguished from classwork ).

2. a single assignment of such schoolwork: Homeworks are due at the beginning of class.

3. paid work done at home, as piecework.

4. thorough preparatory study of a subject.

   to do one's homework for the next committee meeting.

---

homework British  

/ ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk /

noun

1. school work done out of lessons, esp at home

2. any preparatory study

3. work done at home for pay

---

homework Idioms  

1. see do one's homework.

---

Etymology

Origin of homework

First recorded in 1675–85; home + work

Example Sentences

“Class materials, homework assignments, everything is on Max now,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The purpose, amount and content of homework has been debated for years.

From Los Angeles Times

A scruffy young man with a calculus textbook glances up from his homework and says, “Uh-huh. She used to live next to my cousin. What’s the problem?”

From Literature

Getting Jonah to do his homework is like trying to convince a cat to eat vegetables.

From Literature

Now when he does his homework like he did this spring, stationing himself in front of a pitching machine, calling out balls and strikes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arrangement
• construction
• education
• establishment
• formation
• groundwork
• measure
• plan
• precaution
• preparedness
• qualification
• rehearsal
• study
• training