buildup

About 1.72 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.

   Snow buildup on roads makes for hazardous driving.

2. noun The construction of a composite core to repair a damaged tooth.

Similar words

accretion build-up cumulation accumulation accrual development build increase stockpiling strengthening

Often followed by

of in and to on is was that for

Word family

buildups