Macadam and Road

Macadam

Macadam noun - A paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar.
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Synonyms for Macadam

Road and macadam are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Road" instead a noun "Macadam".

Nearby Words: macadamized, macadamised

Road

Road noun - A passage cleared for public vehicular travel.
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Synonyms for Road

Macadam and road are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Macadam" instead a noun "Road".

Nearby Words: roadway, roadside, roadless, roadie

Both words in one sentence

  • Tarmac (asphalt road covering): Interestingly, the term originally referred to a completely different pavement, tar-penetration macadam.
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