up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō 
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
Examples of up-tempo in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The upshot was a Heat offense, at least earlier in the season, that was up-tempo, exciting and effective.
—
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
D’Antoni influenced the sport with his up-tempo philosophy that redefined offensive strategy.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Even without Holloway, the Crimson Tide stayed right with the Wolverines for much of the up-tempo matchup of two of the tournament's highest scoring teams.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
That amounts to a lot of extra shots for a team that already plays an up-tempo style.
—Noah Furtado, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for up-tempo
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.
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
D’Antoni influenced the sport with his up-tempo philosophy that redefined offensive strategy.
—Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Even without Holloway, the Crimson Tide stayed right with the Wolverines for much of the up-tempo matchup of two of the tournament's highest scoring teams.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
That amounts to a lot of extra shots for a team that already plays an up-tempo style.
—Noah Furtado, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for up-tempo
Cite this Entry
“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
