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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Otero said while the city has been in contact with the owner, more consistent upkeep is needed.
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Nina Burns, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The district was previously considering replacing the deteriorating field with artificial grass because of concerns about upkeep with an overcrowded school population.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Local authorities have previously donated to the convent to help with the rabbits' upkeep, but the convent hopes officials will provide more consistent support.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
At the end of the fiscal year, the DOC determines its spending across areas like prison upkeep, the cost of settling lawsuits and workers’ claims, then divides that cost among all the people who were incarcerated at the time, Barrett said.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
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Nina Burns, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The district was previously considering replacing the deteriorating field with artificial grass because of concerns about upkeep with an overcrowded school population.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Local authorities have previously donated to the convent to help with the rabbits' upkeep, but the convent hopes officials will provide more consistent support.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
At the end of the fiscal year, the DOC determines its spending across areas like prison upkeep, the cost of settling lawsuits and workers’ claims, then divides that cost among all the people who were incarcerated at the time, Barrett said.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Upkeep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upkeep. Accessed 5 May. 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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