What is "asphalt" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 19-07-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does asphalt mean in English? Meaning of asphalt definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "asphalt" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "asphalt": mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing

Noun

  • Meaning: mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
  • Synonyms: asphalt
  • Hypernyms: pavement paving paving material
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈæsfɔlt/ Audio (US) Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. (file)

    Meaning of "asphalt": cover with tar or asphalt

    Verb

  • Meaning: cover with tar or asphalt
  • Example: asphalt the driveway
  • Synonyms: asphalt
  • Hypernyms: pave
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈæsfɔlt/ Audio (US) Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. (file)

    Meaning of "asphalt": a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons

    Noun

  • Meaning: a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
  • Synonyms: asphalt mineral pitch
  • Hypernyms: mineral
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈæsfɔlt/ Audio (US) Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. (file)

    Synonyms:

    blacktop, bitumen,

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