noun
macadam
Macadam (noun) means the surface of a road consisting of layers of crushed stone (usually tar-coated for modern traffic).
noun
1
The surface of a road consisting of layers of crushed stone (usually tar-coated for modern traffic).
2
Any road or street.
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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.
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What is the meaning of macadam?
"macadam" (noun) means the surface of a road consisting of layers of crushed stone (usually tar-coated for modern traffic).
What are the different meanings of macadam?
"macadam" has 2 main meanings: 1. The surface of a road consisting of layers of crushed stone (usually tar-coated for modern traffic); 2. Any road or street.