the tarmac

noun

: the area covered by pavement at an airport

Examples of the tarmac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the airplane air-conditioning worked overtime in the desert heat, the grooms traversed the tarmac numerous times to shuttle water and supplies to the horses. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

With a nod from the person at the desk, we were buzzed out and strolled straight onto the tarmac to mount up. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Sep. 2026

Some passengers took to social media to complain about being stuck on the tarmac for hours. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Now a professional pilot herself, Katnik wasn’t expecting to hear that voice while on the tarmac at Washington Dulles International Airport this week. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the tarmac

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback