noun

surfacing

Surfacing (noun) means the material used to cover and finish an outer layer, such as a road or floor. Example: “The council laid new surfacing on the cracked car park.”

noun

The material used to cover and finish an outer layer, such as a road or floor.

"The council laid new surfacing on the cracked car park."

The act of rising to the top or becoming visible.

"The surfacing of the whale delighted everyone on the boat."

How to use surfacing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the material used to finish a surface, or the act of coming up to the top.

Word forms

surfacings plural

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Rhymes for surfacing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “surfacing” mean?

The word “surfacing” means the material used to cover and finish an outer layer, such as a road or floor. In plain terms, either the material used to finish a surface, or the act of coming up to the top.

How do you use “surfacing” in a sentence?

Here is “surfacing” used in a sentence: “The council laid new surfacing on the cracked car park.”

What part of speech is “surfacing”?

“Surfacing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “surfacing” have?

“Surfacing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the material used to cover and finish an outer layer, such as a road or floor.