1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition
Examples of upkeep in a Sentence
Who is responsible for the upkeep of these buildings?
Once your car gets that old, the cost of upkeep can get very expensive.
The yard requires very little upkeep.
We sold our horse because we could no longer afford its upkeep.
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Sunday is a great day to perform a little bit of upkeep on these low-traffic areas.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 June 2025
Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep.
Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 June 2025
Sunday is a great day to perform a little bit of upkeep on these low-traffic areas.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
Their simplicity makes for an easy upkeep – a key benefit in remote communities.
—Lungelo Ndhlovu, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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upkeep
noun
up·keep
ˈəp-ˌkēp 
: the act or cost of maintaining in good condition : maintenance
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