Synonyms of maintenance

maintenance

noun

ˈmānt-nən(t)s 

as in preservation

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• preserving
• upkeep
• conservation
• keep
• conserving
• sustentation
• care and feeding
• support
• conservancy
• sustaining
• protection
• custody
• defense
• guardianship
• safeguarding
• guarding
• safekeeping
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• negligence
• disregard
• ignoring
• destruction
• injury
• damage
• inattention
• harm
• demolition
• dereliction
• ruin
• hurt
• ruination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of maintenance

Preventative Maintenance Checklist Several maintenance tasks can help prevent major leaks during storms. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

After the 2023 acquisition, the company offered jobs to the plant’s 222 employees, and nearly all agreed to remain on the payroll and undergo training and perform plant maintenance while waiting for production to resume. — Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

On July 8, Frontier Airlines passenger Grace caught sight of a maintenance worker at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

State parks rangers and maintenance staff will patrol and maintain the area. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 July 2026