verb
macadamize
Macadamize (verb) means to cover (a road) with macadam (small, broken stones) so as to form a smooth, hard, convex surface.
verb
1
To cover (a road) with macadam (small, broken stones) so as to form a smooth, hard, convex surface.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “macadamize”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
From macadam + -ize, after Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam who pioneered this method of road construction around 1820.
Rhymes for macadamize
See all rhymes for macadamize →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of macadamize?
"macadamize" (verb) means to cover (a road) with macadam (small, broken stones) so as to form a smooth, hard, convex surface.