Buildup Definition & Meaning
buildup
- noun
- the act of building up an accumulation; "I envied his rapid buildup of assets"; "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion"
- the result of the process of accumulation; "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes"
- highly favorable publicity and praise; "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup"
"Buildup" in song lyrics
See how buildup is used in real songs:
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"hard water buildup"
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"tartar buildup"
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"cleaning tips for fiberglass tubs with soap scum buildup"
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Words that rhyme with buildup
Usage tips for "buildup"
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- What does buildup mean?
- the act of building up an accumulation; "I envied his rapid buildup of assets"; "a military buildup in preparation for the invasion" the result of the process of accumulation; "the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes" highly favorable publicity and praise; "his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup"
- What part of speech is buildup?
- Buildup is a noun.
- How many definitions does buildup have?
- Buildup has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).