Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tarmac-road
noun
/ˈtɑːrmæk roʊd/
Definition
A type of road surface made from a mixture of tar and crushed stone or gravel, commonly used for paving roads.
Examples
- The airport’s tarmac-road was busy with planes arriving and departing.
- During the rainy season, the tarmac-road became slick and hazardous for drivers.
- They decided to build a tarmac-road to improve access to the rural area.
Meaning
Tarmac is short for ‘tarmacadam,’ which refers to a road made of compressed layers of stone, bound together with tar.
Synonyms
- asphalt road
- bitumen road
- paved road
