upswing

noun

up·​swing ˈəp-ˌswiŋ 

1

: an upward swing

2

: a marked increase or improvement

a dramatic upswing in profits

—often used in the phrase on the upswing

Her career is on the upswing.

Examples of upswing in a Sentence

an upswing of the arms

Recent Examples on the Web

This upswing in both quality and popularity has seen Hollywood press play on more video game adaptations than ever. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Epidemiologists with the know-how to monitor illicit drug activity can similarly watch for upswings in alcohol poisonings, accidents, and hospitalizations. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

The organization has been on a significant commercial upswing. — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026

But ballooning costs aren’t the only factor contributing to the dramatic upswing in retail prices. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for upswing

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting

Kids Definition

upswing

noun

up·​swing ˈəp-ˌswiŋ 

: an upward swing

especially : a marked increase or improvement (as in activity)

business is on the upswing