noun
blacktop
Blacktop (noun) means a black material, such as tarmac, used to surface roads.
noun
1
A black material, such as tarmac, used to surface roads.
"Then I was around the hill on the blacktop and in another country."
— Raymond Chandler, The Long Goodbye (1953)
2
A road with this kind of black surface.
3
A paved area at a school used for playtime, sometimes also used for parking.
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Etymology
Formed from black and top.
Synonyms
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blacktopping
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of blacktop?
"blacktop" (noun) means a black material, such as tarmac, used to surface roads.
What is another word for blacktop?
Other words for "blacktop" include blacktopping.
What are the different meanings of blacktop?
"blacktop" has 3 main meanings: 1. A black material, such as tarmac, used to surface roads; 2. A road with this kind of black surface; 3. A paved area at a school used for playtime, sometimes also used for parking.
