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
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
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Von’s original video was intended for a fan after one of his stand-up shows, who asked him to make it for a friend who was allegedly deported.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Then, a man stood up and started shouting at Harris.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Tour Jiaoying Summers is a Chinese American stand-up comedian, actress and producer who has become a viral sensation on TikTok surpassing a billion views and more than four million followers.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Von’s original video was intended for a fan after one of his stand-up shows, who asked him to make it for a friend who was allegedly deported.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
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
The Pander fanny pack from Amazon is made with water-resistant nylon and stands up against scratches, promising long-lasting durability.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Then, a man stood up and started shouting at Harris.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Stand-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand-up. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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