tarmac
I have wondered for a while what the difference is between "tarmac" and "asphalt" paving. There is a difference, but the term "tarmac" is often used for asphalt, because the materials used are similar. Tarmac is short for tarmacadam, which is a combination of tar and macadam, and is a labor-intensive surface and therefore is not used much any more. In fact, most airports use concrete - yet people still refer to the landing area as "tarmac".
Just so you know. That stuff we walk on in airports is not likely to be tarmac.
Just so you know. That stuff we walk on in airports is not likely to be tarmac.
