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upkeep

noun

up·​keep ˈəp-ˌkēp How to pronounce upkeep (audio)
1
: the act of maintaining in good condition : the state of being maintained in good condition
2
: the cost of maintaining in good condition

Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web That gave them time to build up substantial endowments and loyal donors, as well as expensive upkeep that can take up a significant share of spending that overshadows salaries, Grønbjerg pointed out. Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 The consequences of kicking upkeep down the road have been acute. Daniella Silva, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 An underground sprinkler system allows for easy upkeep of the yard. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2022 While cloud providers are often responsible for infrastructure upkeep, companies are charged with the application layer. Yec, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The upkeep of the building became more difficult over the years, according to the group’s associate grand matron, Celeste Jefferson, who said at the landmarks hearing that the group struggled to book enough events to cover the costs. Candace Taylor, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 In recognition of the spirit of Reischel's mission, the Yankees donated $10,000 to the New York City Parks Department for upkeep and improvements to Heritage Field, the site of the original Yankee Stadium. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 Revelia adds that there is a difference between losing fat and the upkeep that follows. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 2 July 2022 This amount exceeded the £86.3 million ($105 million) in the Sovereign Grant — the pot of public money provided by the British government to cover the costs of the queen’s household and upkeep of royal residences. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of upkeep was in 1884

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