tarmacadam

/ˌtɑrˌmækəˈdæm/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of road surface made from a mixture of tar and aggregate (such as crushed stone or gravel), now largely replaced by asphalt

“The old tarmacadam road was in disrepair and needed to be resurfaced.”

Synonyms

  • asphalt
  • macadam
  • tar

Antonyms

  • concrete
  • granite