blacktop

American  

[blak-top] / ˈblækˌtɒp /

noun

1. a bituminous substance, usually asphalt, for paving roads, parking lots, playgrounds, etc.

2. a road covered with blacktop.

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adjective

1. pertaining to or surfaced with blacktop.

   a blacktop driveway.

verb (used with object)

blacktopped, blacktopping

1. to pave with blacktop.

blacktop British  

/ ˈblækˌtɒp /

noun

1. a bituminous mixture used for paving

2. a road paved with this mixture

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Etymology

Origin of blacktop

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35; black + top ¹

Example Sentences

An eerie winter solstice wind whipped across the Exposition Park blacktop.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

"When she starts running her mouth, you better not say anything back because she won't miss!" is what was shared amongst the dudes who battled her on the blacktop daily.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024

On the morning of the landslide, Ron DeQuilettes, an electrical contractor who also did blacktop installation work, was to come to the house to give an estimate for a new driveway.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024

So the idea is that they’re spreading throughout these cities, taking up any blacktop, any concrete area, basketball court, tennis court, roller hockey court.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2023

Omi had followed Max off the blacktop, maybe to be loyal to Max, maybe to avoid watching things get weird between Zara and me.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee