Python 3.9.0 (tags/v3.9.0:9cf6752, Oct 5 2020, 15:34:40) [MSC v.1927 64 bit (AMD64)] on win32 Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license()" for more information. >>> base = {"name":"Rocket Skates", "price":12.75, "color":"yellow"} >>> update = {"price":15.25, "color":"red", "year":1974} >>> result = base | update >>> result {'name': 'Rocket Skates', 'price': 15.25, 'color': 'red', 'year': 1974} >>>