tar
word
/ˈtɑɹ/
/tˈɑː/
Definition
A thick, black, sticky substance made from coal or wood, often used to make roads or waterproof surfaces.
Usage & Nuances
'Tar' is mostly used as a noun for the road or roof material. It also refers to a harmful substance in cigarette smoke. Do not confuse with 'tire' (the rubber part of a wheel). Rarely, used as a verb 'to tar' (to cover with tar).
Spanish: alquitránPortuguese (BR): alcatrãoPortuguese (PT): alcatrãoChinese (Simplified): 焦油Chinese (Traditional): 焦油Hindi: तार (कोलतार)Arabic: قارBengali: তাড় - ডামর (রাস্তা/ছাদে ব্যবহৃত)Russian: дёготь - смола (дорожная)Japanese: タールVietnamese: hắc ín - nhựa đườngKorean: 타르Turkish: zift - katranUrdu: تارIndonesian: ter - aspal
Example Sentences
The workers poured tar on the road.
basic
The old roof was covered in tar to stop leaks.
basic
Cigarette smoke contains harmful tar.
basic
Don’t step in the fresh tar—it’ll never come off your shoes.
natural
You can smell the tar melting when it gets hot in the summer.
natural
They had to tar the driveway again after the big storm.
natural