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

Leland Francis Picnic Candle, $88 The brainchild of celebrity makeup artist Dillon Peña, Leland Francis was inspired by his bucolic Oklahoma upbringing and a desire for simple and uncomplicated skincare. —Katie Chang, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023

Twice per year since the Paris museum opened in March 2022, La Galerie Dior restages its captivating presentation of archive creations, art, objects, and documents, which span Monsieur Dior’s upbringing to collections that bowed mere months ago. —Amy Verner, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2023

The eclectic dishes reflect the chef’s third culture background, pulling from his Chinese heritage, North American upbringing, and extensive travels. —Claudia De Brito, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2023

He was drawn in by Rustin’s Quaker upbringing and identity as a gay Black man and head architect behind the March on Washington. —Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023

Tapping into her years of experience as a leader and visionary, Wanga delved into her upbringing, the power of purpose, being one’s authentic self, and much more. —Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023

Edelman’s reminiscences about his upbringing are conveyed with an impish glint. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023

DeLuca’s dedication to philanthropy has roots in her own humble upbringing. —Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023

Cruz also pulled from her Dominican-American upbringing. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1520, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

upbringing

noun

up·​bring·​ing ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 

: the process or way of bringing up and training

had a strict upbringing