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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With millions in upkeep and no income generated, the property was costing him a fortune.
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Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
But since a traditional setup can cost upward of $6,000 (and that’s before upkeep), an infrared blanket is the most accessible entry point for most people.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Although federal support for land management has fallen since the start of the year, a community of volunteers are committed to trail upkeep and protecting resources under climate threat.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The gardens were established more than a half century ago and require lots of upkeep.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
But since a traditional setup can cost upward of $6,000 (and that’s before upkeep), an infrared blanket is the most accessible entry point for most people.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Although federal support for land management has fallen since the start of the year, a community of volunteers are committed to trail upkeep and protecting resources under climate threat.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The gardens were established more than a half century ago and require lots of upkeep.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 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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