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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither the material used to finish a surface, or the act of coming up to the top.
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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.
