work- root words — words with the work- root

The root work- comes from Old English weorc, meaning work. 7 words in Dendril are built from it, including framework, homework, paperwork, legwork, lifework, schoolwork, spadework. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the work- root

Explore words with work- — words containing the work- root and sharing its sense of "work". Examples include framework, homework, paperwork, legwork, lifework, schoolwork, spadework. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does work- mean?

The work- root means work, from Old English weorc. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.