maintenance

Elementary

/ˈmeɪntənəns/

noun
Support or upkeep of something

maintenance in a sentence

  • “Regular maintenance keeps the car running smoothly.”
  • “The building has suffered from years of poor maintenance .”
  • “The costs of routine car maintenance.”
  • “Maintenance of law and order.”

What does “maintenance” mean?

maintenance (noun) means support or upkeep of something. It is pronounced /ˈmeɪntənəns/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "maintenance" mean?
maintenance (noun) means: Support or upkeep of something
How do you pronounce "maintenance"?
"maintenance" is pronounced /ˈmeɪntənəns/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "maintenance" in a sentence?
Here is "maintenance" used in a sentence: Regular maintenance keeps the car running smoothly.

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