- 1(less frequent tarmacadam NAmE//ˌtɑrməˈkædəm//, blacktop) a black material used for making road surfaces, that consists of small stones mixed with tar
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- 2the tarmac an area with a Tarmac surface, especially at an airport Three planes were standing on the tarmac, waiting to take off.
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