upkeep

noun up·keep \ ˈəp-ˌkēp \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

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Definition of upkeep

1 : the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition

2 : the cost of maintaining in good condition

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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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The arena was built with $250 million in public money, but the Bucks retain all revenue generated in return for a promise to pay for all maintenance and upkeep.

— james b. nelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The last suite at the Bucks arena: No. 13 available for $295,000, and a butler is included," 22 May 2018
Proceeds go to education programs and the upkeep of ships.

— phillip molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Pirates take over Maritime Museum as part of two-day Pirate Days event," 20 May 2018
The county also will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the property.

— david ibata, ajc, "Cherokee leases Sutallee fire house," 15 May 2018
Under the terms of the city's lease agreement with the center, Community Center officials are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the property, Armas said, including covering the cost of the arborist's report and the tree removal.

— sara cardine, latimes.com, "Giant deodar cedar at LCF preschool to get the ax after branch falls on playhouse," 3 May 2018
What is the cost? Mapfre Stadium maintenance and upkeep is a club priority. 4 - Where does your first team train?

— grant wahl and brian straus, SI.com, "Numbers Behind the MLS Ambition Rankings: Eastern Conference Clubs," 23 Apr. 2018
The show is a fundraiser for the Haddam Neck Congregational Church and proceeds support the annual upkeep of the 19th century Church and Sunday School building, formerly the local one-room schoolhouse.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 3 Apr. 2018
When the upkeep of that house became too much, the siblings moved into Independence Village.

— suzanne baker, Naperville Sun, "3 Naperville women from same graduating class are turning 100 this year," 18 May 2018
The lack of effective upkeep and policing encouraged a lawless atmosphere characterized by heavy drinking, vandalism, drug-dealing and other illicit activities.

— witold rybczynski, WSJ, "‘Saving Central Park’ Review: Brought Back to Life," 10 May 2018

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1884

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Definition of upkeep for English Language Learners

: the process of keeping something in good condition : the care or maintenance of buildings, equipment, etc.

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noun up·keep \ ˈəp-ˌkēp \

Definition of upkeep for Students

: the act or cost of keeping something in good condition

… “the rent is cheaper than what your old house costs in upkeep.”
—Ellen Raskin, The Westing Game

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