buildup

or build-up

[ bild-uhp ]
/ ˈbɪldˌʌp /

noun

Origin of buildup

1925–30, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase build up

Definition for build-up (2 of 2)

Origin of build

before 1150; Middle English bilden, Old English byldan, derivative of bold, variant of botl dwelling, house

OTHER WORDS FROM build

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH build

billed build

Example sentences from the Web for build-up

British Dictionary definitions for build-up

build
/ (bɪld) /

verb builds, building or built

noun

physical form, figure, or proportions a man with an athletic build

Word Origin for build

Old English byldan; related to bylda farmer, bold building, Old Norse bōl farm, dwelling; see bower 1

Idioms and Phrases with build-up

build