Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blacktop

noun
/ˈblæktɒp/
Definition
A surface made of asphalt or a similar material, typically used for roads or driveways.
Examples
  • The new blacktop on the road has made driving much smoother.
  • Children played basketball on the freshly painted blacktop court.
  • The driveway was resurfaced with blacktop last summer.
Meaning
Blacktop refers to a type of paving material made from a mixture of asphalt and stone, often seen in parking lots and on roads.
Synonyms
  • asphalt
  • pavement
  • tar