asphalt

noun
UK: /ˈæsfælt/
US: /ˈæsˌfɒlt/

  1. A dark, sticky substance made from oil, used for making roads.

    1. The road was covered with asphalt after the repair work. [ ] [ ]
    2. Workers spread the hot asphalt to create a smooth, durable surface for the new parking lot. [ ] [ ]

  2. A paved surface made of asphalt.

    1. The children were drawing on the asphalt with chalk. [ ] [ ]
    2. The runners preferred the asphalt path because it provided a firm and even surface for their training. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

macadam pavement tarmac
asphalt transitive-verb

  1. To cover a surface with asphalt.

    1. They will asphalt the road next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city plans to asphalt the old streets to improve driving conditions and reduce dust. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "asphalt" in English means: A dark, sticky substance made from oil, used for making roads., A paved surface made of asphalt..

The phonetic transcription of "asphalt" is /ˈæsfælt/ in British English and /ˈæsˌfɒlt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "asphalt": macadam, pavement, tarmac.

Example usage of "asphalt": "The road was covered with asphalt after the repair work.". More examples on the page.