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
William Earl, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
On tap are stand-up comedy, visual comedy, musical comedy, interactive shows and free outdoor events, with more than 1 million attendees expected over the week-and-a-half span.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Nov. 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
The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Instead, the Packer Coat stood up to heavy use, abrasion, and bad weather with style.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stand-up 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
He’s been able to sharpen the bits in this hour of stand-up through a series of co-headlining gigs and a New York City residency with his friend and fellow talk show host John Oliver.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
On tap are stand-up comedy, visual comedy, musical comedy, interactive shows and free outdoor events, with more than 1 million attendees expected over the week-and-a-half span.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Nov. 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
Are Biden and Harris abdicating leadership by not standing up and fighting for democracy?
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Instead, the Packer Coat stood up to heavy use, abrasion, and bad weather with style.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stand-up
Dictionary Entries Near stand-up
Cite this Entry
“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand-up. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share