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blacktop Synonyms
Another word for blacktop
Choosing another word for blacktop depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A dark, asphalt-based paving material used to surface roads, driveways, parking lots, and outdoor courts.
Usage Example
"The summer heat radiated intensely off the fresh asphalt of the parking lot."
Strongest
asphalt
Strong
tarmac
macadam
• noun (Context 2)
A road, playground, or outdoor court surfaced with asphalt.
Usage Example
"The students gathered on the school pavement to play basketball during recess."
Strong
pavement
roadway
• verb (Context 3)
To pave or cover a surface with blacktop.
Usage Example
"The municipality hired a contractor to asphalt the gravel roads before winter."
Strongest
asphalt
pave
Strong
tar
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blacktop. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blacktop