NYT Dictionary

UPBRINGING

/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
NounUP-bring-ingup-bring-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

The traits acquired during one's childhood training

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English upbringinge, equivalent to upbring + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

breedingfosteringfosteragenurtureraisingrearingapprenticeshipbackgroundconditioningcultivation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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