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

Choose from a brass or black metallic finish on a high-quality walnut backing, and simply upload your favorite photo before checkout. —Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025

Plans feature fast download speeds and frequent promotional pricing, though upload speeds are limited compared to fiber. —Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025

For users who prioritize digital security, this may ease some of the hesitation around uploading critical documents. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025

Lu do Magalu, created by the company Magazine Luiza and featuring product promotions and reviews, reportedly earns some $42,000 per Instagram upload thanks to a following of more than eight million users. —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025

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