fixer-upper

noun

fix·​er-up·​per ˈfik-sər-ˌə-pər 

: something (such as a house or car) that needs fixing up

Examples of fixer-upper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s because Houzz reveals that buyers don’t want a fixer-upper. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

What might look like a simple fixer-upper to some buyers quickly signaled a much bigger issue. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

That verdict can’t come until the fall, but with spring camp underway this week, Florida’s fixer-upper is at the survey stage. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026

The nearly 3,000-square-foot fixer-upper has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a noticeably more rustic feel. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fixer-upper

• supper
• upper