Schoolwork

/ˈskuːlˌwɜːrk/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Tasks assigned to students by their teachers to be completed during and after school.
I have a lot of schoolwork to finish before the weekend.
Homework or assignments that contribute to educational courses.
She spent the entire afternoon doing her schoolwork instead of watching TV.
Any work or practice done in the course of a student's education.
Balancing extracurricular activities with schoolwork can be challenging.

Etymology

Derived from 'school' + 'work', referring to tasks related to educational institutions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

schoolwork burden
The stress and pressure from having a lot of school assignments.
pile of schoolwork
A large amount of homework or assignments that need to be completed.
schoolwork time
Designated time set aside for studying or completing assignments.

Related Words

student
A person who is studying at a school or other educational institution.
teacher
An individual who imparts knowledge or skills to students.
curriculum
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school.

Slang Meanings

Busywork
All this schoolwork feels like busywork with no real purpose.
Homework hell
After three hours of studying, I'm in serious homework hell.