upbringing
noun
the care and training of young children or a particular type of such care and training.
upbringings
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pluralof upbringing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps the difference in your upbringings plays a part.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
Their upbringings may have been vastly different but the net result is not: they’re winners, as good as it gets at this.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
A former police captain, vice president-elect Edman Lara is known for his humble upbringings and whistleblowing on police corruption.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2025
His children, who had privileged upbringings and were educated overseas, will have no trouble fending for themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
One cannot blame their surroundings or upbringings for their behavior.
From "Allegedly" by Tiffany D. Jackson
