colliery
Translation
coal mine
Examples
The old colliery closed down years ago.
The old coal mine closed down years ago.
Many men in the village worked at the colliery.
Many men in the village worked at the coal mine.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) colliery a coal mine and its buildings The colliery was the main employer in the town.
Similar Words
mine, pit
Etymology
From 'collier' (a coal miner), which comes from 'coal'. The suffix '-ery' denotes a place of work or business.
Memory Tips
Think of a place where a 'collier' (coal miner) works. The word sounds like 'coal-ery'.