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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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 Here was a team unexpectedly headed to overtime and in need of a pick-me-up. Nate Atkins, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Bedsure Reversible Floral Duvet Cover Set Refresh your space with this delicate floral duvet set for a pre-spring pick-me-up. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 22 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 29 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

pick-me-up

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

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