right-side up
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of right-side up
First recorded in 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Place it right-side up in a shallow container and pour in 2 inches of water.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
Packrafts are stable but can be difficult to flip right-side up if capsized.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
A specimen that is right-side up and facing right on the microscope slide will appear upside-down and facing left when viewed through a microscope, and vice versa.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Allow the cakes to cool completely, right-side up, on the wire rack before removing the parchment.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2022
You know how you feel when all the blood rushes to your head, like if you hang upside down and turn right-side up too quickly?
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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