upload

verb

up·​load (ˌ)əp-ˈlōd  ˈəp-ˌlōd 

uploaded; uploading; uploads

transitive verb

: to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the Internet

Examples of upload in a Sentence

She uploaded the pictures from her digital camera to her computer.

upload files to the Internet

Recent Examples on the Web

Users can upload a photo of themselves with an image of a clothing item or accessory to preview the look, then swap different pieces, colors, and accessories to explore what works best with their personal aesthetics. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, uploaded a series of posts on X on Sunday targeting a diverse group of students cheering for the Longhorns after their Saturday win over Ohio State at a Texas football game. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

The action is that the user orders dinner, uploads a photo or completes a weekly challenge. — Michal Rahamim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Some young people are intentionally uploading photos to Instagram, immediately archiving them and resharing them days later. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upload

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad

Kids Definition

upload

verb

up·​load ˌəp-ˈlōd 

ˈəp-ˌ

: to transfer (information) from a computer to a remote computer or other device