hard-surface

[ hahrd-sur-fis ]

verb (used with object)

, hard-sur·faced, hard-sur·fac·ing.

1. to make the surface of (something) hard or firm, as by compacting or paving it:

   to hard-surface a parking area.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hard-surface¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

During Bomba Estéreo’s energizing set, a dozen or so kids, some atop their parents’ bouncing shoulders, grooved to the vibrantly clopping percussion on the hard-surface dance floor laid in front of the stage.

From Seattle Times

The EPA’s Safer Choice list also includes Bona Hard-Surface Floor Cleaner, a plant-based, water-based, biodegradable cleaner made of 99% USDA-certified biobased content.

From Seattle Times

For instance, the California Department of Education sets requirements for hard-surface areas at schools based on school size, grade level and a definition of “play” that prioritizes asphalt-oriented activities such as basketball and handball.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s a hard-surface racer and, coming off a top-10 finish last week, sometimes wonders if he’ll lose some momentum trying to navigate around the Bristol dirt.

From Seattle Times

He’s a hard-surface racer and, coming off a top-10 finish last week, sometimes wonders if he’ll lose some momentum trying to navigate around the Bristol dirt.

From Washington Times