NYT Dictionary

TARMACADAM

/ˈtɑrməkædəm/
NounVerbTAR-ma-cadamtar-ma-cadam · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2026

Meaning

A mixture of tar and small stones used in paving.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tar + macadam.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tarmacmacadamasphaltblacktopbrickcementcobblestoneconcretecurbcurbstone

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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