upbringing

noun

up·​bring·​ing ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 

: early training

especially : a particular way of bringing up a child

had a strict upbringing

Examples of upbringing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amid reports of a distant relationship with his older half-siblings, new claims have emerged about the First Son’s upbringing. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026

Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, posted a series of comments on X mocking the French player’s origins, upbringing, education and appearance after France won on July 4 with a penalty by Mbappé. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Analysts say that Burnham's upbringing and experience as mayor have influenced his politics and could help Labour win back working-class voters who have shifted toward right-wing parties in recent years. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 July 2026

The album draws on memories of Hopkins’ family, his Welsh upbringing and experiences spanning a lifetime, offering what Decca describes as his most personal musical project to date. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1520, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for upbringing

• bringing
• clinging
• flinging
• hinging
• ringing
• singing
• slinging
• springing
• stinging
• stringing
• swinging
• winging

Kids Definition

upbringing

noun

up·​bring·​ing ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 

: the process or way of bringing up and training

had a strict upbringing