1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition
Examples of upkeep in a Sentence
Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
Once your car gets that old, the cost of upkeep can get very expensive.
The yard requires very little upkeep.
We sold our horse because we could no longer afford its upkeep.
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Courts built with durable, high-end materials remain open and playable year-round—closing only for inclement weather—while requiring minimal upkeep.
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Scott Miller, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The president says law and order, removal of homeless encampments and urban upkeep are his policy goals.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Set aside liquid assets for the house’s upkeep and insurance.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
The efficient motor runs quietly, and the oil-free pump makes upkeep easy.
—Christopher Murray
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Scott Miller, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The president says law and order, removal of homeless encampments and urban upkeep are his policy goals.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
Set aside liquid assets for the house’s upkeep and insurance.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
The efficient motor runs quietly, and the oil-free pump makes upkeep easy.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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upkeep
noun
up·keep
ˈəp-ˌkēp 
: the act or cost of maintaining in good condition : maintenance
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