tarmac

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving
noun a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar
verb surface with macadam

Clipping of tarmacadam, which is from tar + macadam (“crushed stones”). Originally a trademark owned by its inventor, Edgar Hooley.

While the plane was still on the tarmac in Washington, Scott had fallen fast asleep. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau
Stepping from his car he stood staring at the rocket tarmac, rubbing his reddened eyes. — I, Mars, Ray Bradbury

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