- made higher, stronger, larger, etc. by the addition of parts: built-up heels
- having many buildings on it: a built-up suburb
adjective
The definition of built up is someone or something that has been put onto a pedestal, or that has been made to seem as if it is going to be wonderful or great.
An example of built up expectations are when a child believes his Christmas morning will be perfect.
YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2018 by LoveToKnow Corp
Link to this page
Cite this page
MLA Style
"built-up." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 16 January 2019. <https://www.yourdictionary.com/built-up>.
APA Style
built-up. (n.d.). Retrieved January 16th, 2019, from https://www.yourdictionary.com/built-up
built-up
Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fifth Edition Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Link to this page
Cite this page
MLA Style
"built-up." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 16 January 2019. <https://www.yourdictionary.com/built-up>.
APA Style
built-up. (n.d.). Retrieved January 16th, 2019, from https://www.yourdictionary.com/built-up
built-up
adjective
- Made by fastening several layers or sections one on top of the other: a built-up roof.
- Filled with buildings; developed: a built-up neighborhood.
THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Link to this page
Cite this page
MLA Style
"built-up." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 16 January 2019. <https://www.yourdictionary.com/built-up>.
APA Style
built-up. (n.d.). Retrieved January 16th, 2019, from https://www.yourdictionary.com/built-up
Adjective
(comparative more built-up, superlative most built-up)
- Made of sections, one on top of the other
- (of an area of land) Having buildings, especially having residences
- (UK) (of an area of land) Having street lights and therefore subject to a 30 mph speed limit
Verb
- simple past tense and past participle of build up
English Wiktionary. Available under CC-BY-SA license.
Link to this page
Cite this page
MLA Style
"built-up." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 16 January 2019. <https://www.yourdictionary.com/built-up>.
APA Style
built-up. (n.d.). Retrieved January 16th, 2019, from https://www.yourdictionary.com/built-up
Sentence Examples
- These spoilers allow fans a reprieve from built-up angst generated by watching daily cliffhangers and following emotionally charged storylines.
- Coughing - This happens because mucus is breaking up in your lungs as your body purges built-up toxins.
- Clean the grill after each use, removing any built-up deposits of fat or grease.
- Built-up grime can get ground into these surfaces, causing permanent damage.
- Built-up grime can get ground into these areas, causing permanent damage.
» more...