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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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Better yet, the fade- and stain-resistant fabric is machine washable for fuss-free upkeep.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2026
Brushing, flossing and regular cleanings function less like cosmetic upkeep and more like the kind of low-cost preventive habit that shows up in lifespan data years down the line.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
How Often to Clean Whites Keeping whites truly white starts with consistent upkeep.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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upkeep
noun
up·keep
ˈəp-ˌkēp 
: the act or cost of maintaining in good condition : maintenance
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