blacktop

black·top

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blak-top]
- /ˈblækˌtɒp/
- /ˈblæk·tɑp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blak-top]
- /ˈblækˌtɒp/

Definitions of blacktop word

uncountable noun blacktop Blacktop is a hard black substance which is used as a surface for roads. 3
noun blacktop a bituminous mixture used for paving 3
noun blacktop a road paved with this mixture 3
noun blacktop a bituminous mixture, usually asphalt, used as a surface for roads, driveways, etc. 3
noun blacktop a road, lot, etc. covered with blacktop 3
verb transitive blacktop to cover with blacktop 3

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Origin of blacktop

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1930-35; black + top1

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Parts of speech for Blacktop

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blacktop popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for blacktop

noun blacktop

bitumen — Bitumen is a black sticky substance which is obtained from tar or petrol and is used in making roads.

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