2
: performed in, performing in, or requiring a standing position
a stand-up bar
especially
: of, relating to, performing, or being a monologue of jokes, gags, or satirical comments delivered usually while standing alone on a stage or in front of a camera
stand-up comedy
a stand-up comedian
3
: marked by a high degree of personal integrity or loyalty
a stand-up guy
1
: stand-up comedy
also
: a performer of such comedy
2
: a television broadcast in which the reporter or narrator faces the camera with the scene of the story in the background
stood up; standing up; stands up
1
: to rise to a standing position
2
: to remain sound and intact under stress, attack, or close scrutiny
: to fail to keep an appointment with
Synonyms
Examples of stand-up in a Sentence
Adjective
a real stand-up guy, he's willing to raise the child—by himself if necessary
a puppy with stand-up ears
Verb
a hypothesis that won't stand up to close analysis
Recent Examples on the Web
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
Each camper comfortably sleeps two people and features a stand-up shower, toilet, refrigerators, and air conditioning.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2024
Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2023
Kemp’s infectious smile and, by all accounts, stand-up status as a teammate put him on the list.
—James Yasko, Chron, 24 Mar. 2023
Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Before the main course was served, Margaret, alongside Brown and O’Neill, stood up to give a toast to celebrate the loyal community of Dôen.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
This stand-up comedy starlet is still only getting started.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
Each camper comfortably sleeps two people and features a stand-up shower, toilet, refrigerators, and air conditioning.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2024
Noun
In this post-season glow, performing stand-up across the country, the two cast members were about to conjure two of their most popular characters on the show.
—Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2023
Kemp’s infectious smile and, by all accounts, stand-up status as a teammate put him on the list.
—James Yasko, Chron, 24 Mar. 2023
Verb
Embracing the Water in Catskills There’s kayaking, stand up paddle board and canoeing in the Catskills, but for those looking for something a little different there’s also the Hobie Mirage Eclipse a unique way to experience the water.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Before the main course was served, Margaret, alongside Brown and O’Neill, stood up to give a toast to celebrate the loyal community of Dôen.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand-up. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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