up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō 
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
Examples of up-tempo in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The Hawks run an up-tempo offense featuring a heavy dose of run-pass option s(RPOs).
—
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Indiana’s up-tempo style is so potent because of the star guard.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Murphy excelled in a new-look, up-tempo offense that employed short routes and deep shots down the field.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
During an up-tempo red-zone series, Shipley kept his balance along the left sideline while snagging a throw from Hurts.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for up-tempo
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Indiana’s up-tempo style is so potent because of the star guard.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Murphy excelled in a new-look, up-tempo offense that employed short routes and deep shots down the field.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
During an up-tempo red-zone series, Shipley kept his balance along the left sideline while snagging a throw from Hurts.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for up-tempo
Cite this Entry
“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share