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

That decision paid off, as the gorgeous album marries thoughtful and melodic production with deeply personal storytelling about the member’s families and upbringings. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

His innovative menus might be inspired by both his German upbringing and world travels, but that doesn’t mean trying to fit the entire globe in one menu. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

He's built his candidacy around his anti-corruption agenda as state auditor and his small-town upbringing. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 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