variants
or less commonly asphaltum
as-ˈfȯl-təm 
especially British -ˈfal-
1
: a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds and is also obtained as a residue in petroleum refining and that consists chiefly of hydrocarbons
2
: an asphaltic composition used for pavements and as a waterproof cement
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Surrounded by residential towers, this ordinary patch of asphalt at 11th Street and South Grand Avenue, smaller than an ice-skating rink, may soon become a public park.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Patrick Camp The Cullman Times, al, 7 July 2023
In the pasture nearby, her Irish sport horse, Valhalla, rolled on its back contentedly, as Ms. Uhlar enumerated the roads lost to asphalt during her lifetime.
—Jim Zarroli, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2023
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Noun
If there is not a roadside ditch in front of the property, leaves need to be placed within 10 feet of the backside of the curb or edge of asphalt.
—The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Surrounded by residential towers, this ordinary patch of asphalt at 11th Street and South Grand Avenue, smaller than an ice-skating rink, may soon become a public park.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
As is typical behavior for the animals, the majority of holes are in fairly close proximity to the pond, but Hart noticed one of particular concern which seemed to be leading to a burrow beneath the parks asphalt walking track.
—Patrick Camp The Cullman Times, al, 7 July 2023
In the pasture nearby, her Irish sport horse, Valhalla, rolled on its back contentedly, as Ms. Uhlar enumerated the roads lost to asphalt during her lifetime.
—Jim Zarroli, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2023
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“Asphalt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asphalt. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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asphalt
1 of 2 noun
as·phalt
ˈas-ˌfȯlt
1
: a brown to black substance that is found in natural beds or obtained as something left in petroleum or coal-tar refining and that consists chiefly of compounds of carbon and hydrogen
2
: any of various compositions of asphalt having different uses (as for pavement or for waterproof cement or paint)
asphalt
2 of 2 verb
: to cover with asphalt
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