How to Use upper in a Sentence

upper

1 of 2 adjective

• Who will sleep on the upper berth?
• Write your name on the upper left-hand corner of the page.
• The upper stories are occupied by offices.
• But what about the upper end of the scale?
  — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
• That’s the mid-point of the upper half of wages.
  — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
• The shirt had a 6-inch slice in the upper left sleeve.
  — Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
• Highs will be milder in the upper 70s.
  — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
• Highs will warm up again in the upper 40s.
  — Mary Ours, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
• Lows will be in the mid- to upper 50s.
  — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
• Two types of polyps live on the upper portion of the body.
  — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
• Highs will be in the upper 60s with a cool breeze.
  — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 8 May 2026
• My feet are too small, my upper arms are too soft, my bum is too dimpled.
  — Chloe Laws, Allure, 30 Nov. 2023
• Maybe a break or two in the clouds late as highs reach the mid- and upper 50s.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
• Highs will reach the upper 70s to low 80s.
  — Nelly Carreno, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
• Betelgeuse is a bright reddish star to the upper left of the belt.
  — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
• The upper level of the gym has a running track.
  — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
• Highs will top out in the middle to upper 60s.
  — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
• Highs will top out in the upper 80s to the low 90s.
  — Tony Sadiku, CBS News, 12 June 2026
• Makar missed his second game with an upper-body injury.
  — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
• Lower-basin states want upper-basin ones to use less and vice versa.
  — Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
• Highs in the mid to upper 80s with clouds and sunshine.
  — Nelly Carreno, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
• Highs will stay in the mid-to-upper 70s to low 80s.
  — Damien Lodes, CBS News, 20 May 2026
• Highs climb into the upper 70s with a mix of sun and clouds.
  — Nelly Carreno, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
• The rest of the upper and sole units were then rendered in either black or white.
  — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
• Williams has been working with Rourke to take the stress off his upper body.
  — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 14 May 2026
• Tap your profile picture in the upper left.
  — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
• Some jumped from upper-floor windows to escape.
  — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
• After a few weeks, the lower leaves will turn brown and dry, while the upper leaves stay green.
  — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
• With pull-ups, our upper backs, shoulders, arms, glutes and thighs all get a workout.
  — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
• Highs will range from the upper 80s north to the low and mid 90s south.
  — Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 12 June 2026

upper

2 of 2 noun

• The mesh upper is a big plus, too.
  — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
• Plus, the leather upper is durable and built to last.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
• As for that wavy finish on the upper?
  — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
• The uppers are made with breathable mesh and a stretchy fit.
  — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
• The front upper is crafted from soft see-through plexi.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
• Plus, the mesh upper is breathable to help keep your feet cool.
  — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
• The vampy logo’d lace-ups have sock-like uppers and a cool rounded toe.
  — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
• For dust or dirt that’s a bit more baked into the uppers, peep the next step.
  — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 25 Apr. 2023
• Each boot has one bow and a line of natural fur on the suede upper.
  — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
• The lightweight flats feature a round toe and a cute knit upper.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
• There are versions with shearling in the footbed and on the upper.
  — Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
• Its sock-like upper also hugs the foot for the perfect fit.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
• The shoe features a cork footbed that molds to the shape of your foot, and a soft leather upper.
  — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
• These youth cleats have soft, lightweight uppers and a lace closure.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
• The leather for the upper of the shoe once came from kangaroo hide (not cowhide).
  — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
• Meanwhile, the leather uppers will break in and slowly mold to the shape of your feet.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2023
• The upper is a durable weave with a mesh-heavy build, so my feet never felt soggy.
  — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
• The metallic gold pair had an open toe and a cagelike upper made from slim leather bands.
  — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
• These sneakers have a breathable mesh upper that wicks sweat to keep your feet cool and dry.
  — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
• The heel style features a black upper that cuts away in front to feature a clear strap across the toes.
  — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
• The sole is crafted from rubber and jute with a fabric upper.
  — Daria Smith, Southern Living, 19 May 2021
• Not to mention, they’re built with breathable uppers to keep your feet cool amid all-day wear.
  — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 June 2026
• The strappy upper gives these shoes a little flair to pair with your next outfit.
  — Olivia Dubyak, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
• The leather had creased across the rounded toes, while the uppers had softened around the shape of her feet.
  — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
• The style is defined by an open, low-cut upper that leaves the top and the sides of the foot exposed.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
• The supple leather uppers break in quickly and grow softer over time.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
• The boot also bore a signature of the brand, four white stripes, on the upper.
  — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
• The shoe features one simple strap across the upper, holding the shoe in place.
  — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
• The gold hardware along the upper adds a little shine to spice up the simple shoe, too.
  — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
• The style featured a thin contrasting trim along the upper as well.
  — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025