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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Matcha and nutrient-dense spirulina are blended together with creamy almond milk and dates to create this healthy pick-me-up. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026 The father-son duo is sharing a midday pick-me-up meal. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 And Starbucks gives its CEO a pick-me-up. Hari Govind, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026 For a special pick-me-up, visit Pillar in Bishop Arts, where the neighborhood bistro is offering free hot chocolate all day Saturday and Sunday. Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026 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 13 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

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

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