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

The story also deftly draws on spirituality rooted in the Islamic tradition — a nod to Akin’s religious upbringing. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Her first two albums were defined by her frank and candid reckoning with her sexuality and Catholic upbringing. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

His mentality, weathered by his upbringing, is perhaps his most defining characteristic. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

His upbringing was shadowed by family hardship, disorder, and betrayal. — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 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