Synonyms for

Asphalt

Verb / ˈæˌsfɔ:lt / Another word for asphalt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a black, sticky substance used for making roads and roofs

Synonyms & similar words

mineralpitch tar bitumen pavement blacktop macadam concrete cement tarmac gravel stone chippings paving flagging slabbing pavers cobblestones bricks tiles blocks

Synonyms by register

Formal

bitumen macadam tarmacadam

Informal

blacktop tar

Literary

pitch tarry surface

Antonyms

stone gravel concrete cobblestone paver dirt mud

Common collocations

  • asphalt pavement
  • hot asphalt
  • lay asphalt
  • asphalt road
  • asphalt shingles
  • asphalt mixture
  • asphalt binder

Word family

noun asphalt
verb asphalt

Usage note

Asphalt is a common material for paving roads and roofing. While 'blacktop' is a widely understood informal synonym, 'asphalt' itself is the standard term.

Example sentences

  1. The asphalt on the road was smooth.
  2. The construction workers poured asphalt on the roof.
  3. The hot sun made the asphalt on the playground sticky.
  4. The city repaired the potholes in the street with asphalt.
  5. Asphalt is a common material used in road construction.

Quotes

  • The road to success is always under construction. - Lily Tomlin
  • The future is not a gift - it is an achievement. - Harry Lauder
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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