maintenance

/ˈmeɪn.tə.nəns/

nounmain · te · nance

Think: “MAIN-tenance keeps the MAIN thing working.” (The word starts with MAIN, then sounds like “tuh-nuns.”)

Yes, it's maintenance. Don’t write **maintainance**—the middle is **-ten-**, not **-tain-**: **main + ten + ance**.

Definitions

  1. nounthe work of keeping something in good condition by checking, repairing, or caring for it regularly
  2. nounthe act of maintaining; continuing or preserving something over time

Examples

  • “Regular maintenance keeps the car running smoothly through the winter.”
  • “The school scheduled elevator maintenance for Saturday so classes wouldn’t be disrupted.”
  • “Good sleep and hydration are essential for the maintenance of your immune system.”

Synonyms

upkeepcareservicingpreservationrepair

Antonyms

neglectabandonment

Translations

ES mantenimientoPT manutençãoFR entretien

Common misspellings

maintanencemaintenencemaintnancemaintainencemaintainancemaintenace

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