homework


home·work

noun \ˈhōm-ˌwərk\

Definition of HOMEWORK

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

  1. She started her algebra homework.

First Known Use of HOMEWORK

circa 1683

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