Definition & Meaning of "tarmac"

Tarmac

a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar

a type of road surface made of tar mixed with crushed stone, commonly used for runways and road

to tarmac

surface with macadam

Example

As the soldier boarded the plane for deployment, his family blew him kisses from the tarmac.

After landing, the pilot had to reverse the plane to reach the designated parking spot on the tarmac.

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