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The word upper is a noun. Upper means (1) a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression, (2) piece of leather that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole, (3) the higher of two berths.
Upper is also an adjective that means (1) higher in place or position, (2) superior in rank or accomplishment, (3) the topmost one of two.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word upper.
- Australian Flag
The Australian flag is a blue background with stars and a Union Jack in the upper left hand corner. The flag was the result of a design competition, and it was adopted in 1906.
https://www.australian-flag.org/
- Barnard College
Barnard, located on the Upper West Side of New York City, was founded in 1889. It is affiliated with Columbia University but is its own institution. There are almost 4000 students and 319 faculty members. It is a highly selective school. The website provides information about the school, the faculty, visiting, and applying.
https://www.barnard.edu/
- Lands' End
Lands' End, based in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, is an American clothing retailer. They market the majority of their clothing through mail order and the Internet. Some retail stores are available in the Upper Midwest. Lands' End clothing is primarily casual. They also market luggage and home furnishings.
https://www.landsend.com/
The following articles provide recent upper-related news.
- Is China winning the trade war with the US?
Beijing appears unfazed by Donald Trump's threats and an export boom suggests it may be gaining the upper hand
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar. The Independent. Thursday, 16 Oct 2025 04:28:36 GMT.
- Nebraska's Rhule doesn't squelch Penn State talk
Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football. But he did nothing to shut down speculation that he could be up for the Penn State job.
ESPN. Monday, 13 Oct 2025 18:59:08 EST.
- Does Manhattan Need More Luxury Towers?
Proposed towers in Greenwich Village and on the Upper West Side have generated opposition. A tower on West 66th Street would be about 1,200 feet tall.
James Barron. New York Times. Monday, 06 Oct 2025 09:01:55 +0000.
The following digital image illustrates the word upper, used as a proper noun.
Upper Ponytail Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
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