Definition of COLLIER

collier

Meanings

Plural: colliers

Noun

  • someone who works in a coal mine
  • A person in the business or occupation of producing or distributing coal (any of several types of carbon fuel).
  • A person who produces (e.g., digs, mines, gathers) or sells coal (the fossil fuel type), or transports it from underground, from the soil, or from a seashore.
  • A person in the business or occupation of producing or distributing coal (any of several types of carbon fuel).
  • A person in the business or occupation of producing (and selling) charcoal.
  • A vessel carrying a bulk cargo of coal.
  • A sailor on such a vessel.
  • A non-traveller.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English colier (“charcoal burner”), from col (“coal”).

Synonyms

charcoal burner, coal miner, coaler, pitman

Scrabble Score: 9

collier is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
collier is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
collier is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

collier is a valid Words With Friends word