1
: made of several sections or layers fastened together
2
: covered with buildings

Examples of built-up in a Sentence

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The home’s outer structure has a flat roof frame, composed of built-up. Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024 That group could factor into the team’s Game 2 plan, as well, following the Dodgers’ most built-up starting pitcher in breakout rookie Bobby Miller. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of built-up was in 1829

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“Built-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/built-up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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