Tarmac (noun)

A type of hard surface made of crushed stones, tar, and other materials, used for paving roads and runways.

Origin:

Derived from tarmac limited, the company that invented it in 1901.

Examples:

1. The plane landed smoothly on the tarmac, rolling to a stop at the terminal.
2. The construction crew was repairing a section of the tarmac, replacing it with a newer, more durable material.
3. The cars zoomed down the tarmac, their tires leaving a trail of smoke and dust.
4. The workers spread the hot tar on the tarmac, smoothing it out to a even surface.
5. The truck carrying the heavy machinery skidded on the wet tarmac, causing a delay in the construction project.