macadam
2 synonyms for macadam, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A road surface made from layers of crushed stone, often coated with tar.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Named after Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836), who invented the process of macadamization. Used for describing road surfaces originally constructed using the McAdam method, but now sometimes used for any road or street.
Full origin of macadam →