upbringing

noun

up·​bring·​ing ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 

: early training

especially : a particular way of bringing up a child

had a strict upbringing

Examples of upbringing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These early pages, which focus on Orzabal’s unconventional upbringing, paint captivating scenes of family life, with his parents, Georges and Margaret, emerging as vivid, complicated characters. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

In the book, Orzabal describes his difficult upbringing with his dancer mother and an abusive father who ran an entertainment agency out of the family’s home. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Young told the court about his chaotic upbringing and his recent scholarly pursuits. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Skubal is deeply competitive, still fueled by his upbringing as a younger brother in a rowdy household. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1520, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upbringing

• bringing
• clinging
• flinging
• hinging
• ringing
• singing
• slinging
• springing
• stinging
• stringing
• swinging
• winging

Kids Definition

upbringing

noun

up·​bring·​ing ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 

: the process or way of bringing up and training

had a strict upbringing