Found 2 items, similar to buildup.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: buildup buildup n 1: the act of building up an accumulation; “I envied his rapid buildup of assets”; “a military buildup in preparation for the invasion” 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”
English → English (gcide) Definition: buildup buildup \build"up\, build-up \build-up\n. 1. the act of building up an accumulation. Syn: build-up. [WordNet 1.5] 2. the events, such as advertising or publicity, causing increased interest in some coming event. The buildup to Superbowl XXIV was the most intense of the series. [PJC]