buildup
/bˈɪldˌʌp/noun2 syllables
Buildup means: the act of building up an accumulation.
What does buildup mean?3
noun
1
the act of building up an accumulation“I envied his rapid buildup of assets”
2
the result of the process of accumulation“the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes”
3
highly favorable publicity and praise“his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Buildup in a sentence
- Loosen the bottle cap to prevent pressure buildup.mervert1
- I enjoy the slow buildup of progress in incremental games.TracyPoff
- Squeegee the shower walls to prevent soap scum buildup.Amastan
- Do you know how to remove limescale buildup from the faucet?Amastan
- Clean the stove regularly to prevent food buildup and odors.Amastan
- Wipe down the shelves regularly to prevent dust and residue buildup.Amastan
- Wipe down the cabinet shelves and doors to prevent dust and residue buildup.Amastan
- Make sure to dust the shelves regularly to prevent a buildup of debris.Amastan
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of buildup
as a noun
- plural
- buildups