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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Raised beds and no-dig gardening make for easier upkeep, while cover crops and tarps during winter help block weed growth before spring planting.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
As an adult, once Leff took the director’s position at the Bakehouse and needed help with upkeep at the deteriorating building, Vasquez would volunteer his crews to make repairs free of charge.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
To keep your velvet blonde looking its best, some simple upkeep in between color appointments will do the trick.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 June 2025
Chalamet’s longtime hairstylist Jamie Taylor, whose client list includes Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sebastian Stan, is responsible for the upkeep of his pompadour for major events and awards season appearances.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
As an adult, once Leff took the director’s position at the Bakehouse and needed help with upkeep at the deteriorating building, Vasquez would volunteer his crews to make repairs free of charge.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
To keep your velvet blonde looking its best, some simple upkeep in between color appointments will do the trick.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 June 2025
Chalamet’s longtime hairstylist Jamie Taylor, whose client list includes Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sebastian Stan, is responsible for the upkeep of his pompadour for major events and awards season appearances.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for upkeep
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 10 Jul. 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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