Tarmac
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A hard surfacing material made from a mixture of tar and crushed stone, compressed and laid to form roads, runways, or other paved areas.
“The aircraft taxied slowly across the tarmac before pulling up to the gate.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtɑː(r)mæk/
Syllables
tar·mac
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
No repeated letters, a mix of common letters T, A, R, M, A, C though the C at the end can catch you out
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 10 points with C contributing 3, and TARMACS adds a clean S-hook for one more point
Words Related to Tarmac
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up tarmac in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!