Blacktop: meaning, definitions and examples

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blacktop

 

[ หˆblรฆkหŒtษ’p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pavement material

Blacktop refers to a type of pavement made from a mixture of asphalt and mineral aggregate. It is commonly used for surfacing roads, parking lots, and driveways due to its durability and ability to withstand heavy traffic. This material is often used in warmer climates because it absorbs heat and can help to melt snow and ice.

Synonyms

asphalt, macadam, pavement

Examples of usage

  • The new blacktop on the driveway looks great.
  • The city is working on repairing the blacktop streets.
  • They decided to blacktop the parking lot for better traction.
  • Children love riding their bikes on the smooth blacktop.

Translations

Translations of the word "blacktop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asfalto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเฅ€ เคธเคกเคผเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Asphalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aspal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚นใƒ•ใ‚กใƒซใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asphalte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asfalto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ŠคํŒ”ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณูู„ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒฅ้’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒคแƒแƒšแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asfalt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asfalto

Etymology

The term 'blacktop' originates from the early 20th century, combining 'black' referring to its dark color due to the asphalt, and 'top' indicating its surface application. Asphalt itself has been used since the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, but modern blacktop technology began to develop with the advent of automobiles and the need for durable roads. In the 1920s, the popularity of blacktop increased as city streets and suburbs expanded, requiring effective materials for high traffic. The term solidified within American English, particularly as road construction methods evolved, leading to the prevalent usage of blacktop in both residential and commercial development.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,591 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.