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

In Malachite Vase, her largest creation to date at nearly four feet, blooming lotus flowers and Art Nouveau–style leaves and scrollwork draw connections between her Eastern roots and Western upbringing. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

My breadth of experience from my upbringing to fighting for Arkansans from all walks of life, gives me an advantage in understanding that life story every person brings into my court. — Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

These are just some of the Mexican American designer’s signature looks, many of them inspired by his upbringing in the rural, primarily Latino town of Huron, California. — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026

The hour will find the freewheeling Von dishing on his rural upbringing and acid-filled adventures, per the description. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Oct. 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