upsweep

1 of 2

verb

up·​sweep ˈəp-ˌswēp 

upswept ˈəp-ˌswept  ; upsweeping

intransitive verb

: to sweep upward

upsweep

2 of 2

noun

1

: an upward sweep

2

: an upswept hairdo

Examples of upsweep in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The roofline also collides with the upsweeping beltline at the top of the rear doors, where the door handles are cleverly concealed. — Dan Neil, WSJ, 28 Sep. 2017

Noun

The rocker panel upsweep remains but the wheel arches have become rounder than before. — Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 31 May 2022

The glorious auburn of Swinton’s upswept hairdo is a sight to see, if not as impressive as the upsweep itself. — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Oct. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1791, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for upsweep

• asleep
• upkeep
• beep
• cheap
• creep
• deep
• heap
• jeep
• keep
• leap
• peep
• reap

Kids Definition

upsweep

verb

up·​sweep

ˈəp-ˌswēp

upswept

-ˌswept

; upsweeping

: to sweep upward : curve or slope upward

upsweep noun