upmarket

adjective

up·​mar·​ket ˈəp-ˈmär-kət How to pronounce upmarket (audio)
Synonyms of upmarketnext
: upscale
upmarket adverb

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Examples of upmarket in a Sentence

an upmarket restaurant that is quite pricey but also quite good
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Steak, yes, but wagyu rendered as upmarket steak frites. — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2026 Coffee comes from an upmarket machine, each cupful ground fresh. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026 The latest iteration of the Discover illustrates the upmarket move. — ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 Today, in a fitting analog to the city’s own upmarket transformations, the America Terminal mostly welcomes luxury cruise ships. — Laura Moser, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for upmarket

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upmarket was in 1972

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“Upmarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upmarket. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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