Definition of HOMEWORK

homework

Plural: homeworks

Noun

  • preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
  • Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.
  • Exercises assigned by a teacher to a student which review concepts studied in class.
  • Something which one is encouraged to learn or study on one's own.
  • Any work that is done at home; housework.
  • Sexual intercourse.
  • Tasks assigned by a dominant for a submissive to perform when they are physically away from their dominant or otherwise free.

Examples

  • "The speaker had certainly done his homework before delivering the lecture."
  • "You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Origin / Etymology

From home + work.

Synonyms

prep, preparation, sex, sex act, sexual act

Scrabble Score: 20

homework is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
homework is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
homework is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

homework is a valid Words With Friends word