pick-me-up

noun

Synonyms of pick-me-upnext
: something that stimulates or restores : tonic, bracer
my usual morning pick-me-up

Examples of pick-me-up in a Sentence

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A little Tower 28 concealer imparts lightweight coverage while veiling dark circles and delivering a cake-free skin pick-me-up. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025 These caffeinated eye patches are a soothing pick-me-up for tired eyes. Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025 Purdy said there wasn’t a specific pick-me-up offered by teammates other than George Kittle advising to keep ripping passes, and Purdy indeed found Kittle for a game-long, 25-yard reception after the three picks. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025 Laneige Minty Lip Duo Set Laneige’s hydrating formula always gives my lips a little pick-me-up. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pick-me-up was in 1867

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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

noun
ˈpik-mē-ˌəp
: something that stimulates or refreshes

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