buildup
(noun)
noun
1. the act of building up an accumulation
- I envied his rapid buildup of assets
- a military buildup in preparation for the invasion
Definition categories: act, accrual, accruement, accumulation
2. the result of the process of accumulation
- the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes
Definition categories: process, accretion, accumulation
3. highly favorable publicity and praise
- his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup
Definition categories: communication, packaging, promo, promotion, publicity
Sentences with buildup as a noun:
- Snow buildup on roads makes for hazardous driving.
- A buildup of pressure in the boiler.