Meaning & Definition of word "Collier"
Collier
/ˈkɒljər/
noun:
- 1. A person or company that engages in the mining or transporting of coal.
- Example: The collier worked diligently to ensure that the coal was safely extracted from the mine.
- 2. A ship designed for the transport of coal.
- Example: The collier sailed from the port filled to the brim with fresh coal for the power plant.
- 3. A vessel used for carrying coal to the marketplace.
- Example: In the past, the collier would ply the rivers, bringing coal to towns along its route.
Etymology
●Middle English, from 'coll' (coal) + '-ier' (one who does).
Common Phrases and Expressions
collier's job:
The occupation of working in a coal mine.
collier's strike:
A protest or stoppage of work by coal miners.
Related Words
coal:
A combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock.
mining:
The process of extracting minerals from the earth.
Slang Meanings of collier
Meaning: Coal worker or miner, often used in a colloquial sense.
● Example Sentence: He’s a collier, always covered in soot after a long shift.