upload

verb

up·​load (ˌ)əp-ˈlōd  ˈəp-ˌlōd 

uploaded; uploading; uploads

transitive verb

: to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the Internet

Examples of upload in a Sentence

She uploaded the pictures from her digital camera to her computer.

upload files to the Internet

Recent Examples on the Web

But outside the recommendations, other producers are free to upload their films, select territories available, and tap 80% of revenues. —John Hopewell, Variety, 16 May 2026

Those customers have complained online about being unable to use AcuRite Now to rename multiple temperature sensors, difficulties uploading data to weather sites, and the app only reporting temperatures in whole numbers. —Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026

Consumed by adolescent concerns, their labor of love was quickly forgotten… Until 20 years later, when someone uploaded it online. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2026

Now, brands beyond sports are paying amateur editors by the view to upload slices of longer-form videos on individual accounts. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upload

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad

Kids Definition

upload

verb

up·​load ˌəp-ˈlōd 

ˈəp-ˌ

: to transfer (information) from a computer to a remote computer or other device