Macadam

Synonyms of macadam

• pavement
• asphalt
• tarmac

Antonyms of macadam

• dirt road
• gravel road
• unpaved road

Collocations of macadam

macadam road

Frequency: 80 %

The macadam road was smooth and well-maintained.

macadam surface

Frequency: 70 %

The tennis court had a macadam surface that was perfect for playing.

macadam construction

Frequency: 60 %

The new building featured a macadam construction for its parking lot.

macadam driveway

Frequency: 50 %

The macadam driveway led up to the elegant mansion.

macadam pavement

Frequency: 45 %

The city decided to resurface the sidewalks with macadam pavement.

Idiomatic Expressions for macadam

• Phrase: macadamize a road
  Meaning: to cover a road with a layer of compacted broken stone
  Usage: The city decided to macadamize the old dirt road to improve its condition.