blacktop

English

/ˈblæktɒp/

noun
Definitions
  • (US) asphalt Asphalt concrete or similar bituminous black paving material used for the surface of roads (e.g., tarmacadam, tarmac).
  • (US) A road so paved.

Etymology

Compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English top.

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