Definitions
Gradual accumulation or increase before an event or result.
Word origin
Deverbal from build up.
Used in a sentence
“Snow buildup on roads makes for hazardous driving.”
“There was a buildup of pressure in the boiler.”
“One of the pricetags of the U.S. military buildup is a lack of health care in poorer communities.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Gradual increase”7 letters
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