colliery
Translation
colliery, coal mine, pit
Examples
The old colliery closed down years ago.
The old colliery closed down years ago.
His grandfather worked at the local colliery.
His grandfather worked at the local colliery.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a coal mine and its buildings The old colliery closed down years ago.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coal mine, pit
Etymology
From 'collier' (a coal miner or a coal ship), which comes from 'coal'. The suffix '-y' or '-ery' denotes a place of work or business.
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'collier' (a coal miner) works in a 'colliery'. It sounds like 'coal-ery'.