Tar

Synonyms of tar

• asphalt
• pitch
• bitumen

Collocations of tar

tar pit

Frequency: 70 %

The scientists discovered fossils in the tar pit.

tarred road

Frequency: 60 %

The tarred road glistened in the sunlight.

tarred surface

Frequency: 50 %

The tarred surface of the playground was smooth and safe for the children to play on.

tarred roof

Frequency: 45 %

The old house had a tarred roof to protect it from the rain.

tarred driveway

Frequency: 40 %

The tarred driveway made it easy for cars to drive up to the house.

Idiomatic Expressions for tar

• Phrase: tar and feather
  Meaning: to publicly shame or humiliate someone, especially by covering them in tar and feathers
  Usage: The angry mob threatened to tar and feather the suspected thief.