1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition
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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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Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024
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Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024
The platform requires little upkeep and few employees.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Down-sizing is certainly a popular trend, especially among retirees and those who prefer off-the-grid living, and prefab tiny homes offer the simplicity of minimalist living without the tedious amounts of upkeep of a regular home.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
This honey-like formula is also great for post-perm upkeep.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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upkeep
noun
up·keep
ˈəp-ˌkēp 
: the act or cost of maintaining in good condition : maintenance
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