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Definition of faceup

faceup

/ˈfeɪs.ʌp/
face · up

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• adverb

1

With the face, front, or principal surface turned upward.

Example

"Please lay the photographs faceup on the table so everyone can examine them."

• adjective

1

Having the front, face, or upper surface turned upward and visible.

Example

"The dealer flipped the final card into a faceup position on the green felt."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faceup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faceup
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