Definition

To build or cover a road with small stones that are tightly packed together.

Example

The workers will macadamize the new road to make it smoother for vehicles.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they plan to macadamize the old road by the park?

Really? That sounds like a big project.

Yeah, it should make driving there a lot smoother.

Absolutely, I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Macadamize → It is formed from 'Macadam' (named after John Loudon McAdam, a Scottish engineer who developed a method for road construction) and '-ize' (a suffix meaning to make or to become). The word 'macadamize' means to make a road using the macadam method, which involves layering small stones to create a durable surface.

Memory Tip

Think of John McAdam's name when you remember that to 'macadamize' means to create a strong road surface using small stones.

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