upkeep
playSimple Definition of upkeep
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: the process of keeping something in good condition : the care or maintenance of buildings, equipment, etc.
Examples of upkeep in a sentence
Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
Once your car gets that old, the cost of upkeep can get very expensive.
The yard requires very little upkeep.
We sold our horse because we could no longer afford its upkeep.
1884
First Known Use of upkeep
1884
UPKEEP Defined for Kids
upkeep
playDefinition of upkeep for Students
: the act or cost of keeping something in good condition <… “the rent is cheaper than what your old house costs in upkeep.” — Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game>
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