colliery Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/
What Does Colliery Mean?
Colliery is a noun that means An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings. It is also used to mean A facility that supplies coal.
Quick Facts About Colliery
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | pit |
| Plural | collieries |
Colliery Definition (Noun)
- An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.
- A facility that supplies coal.
Synonyms of Colliery
Colliery synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Colliery
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Colliery in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
colliery (plural collieries)
Origin of Colliery
From collier + -y.
How to Pronounce Colliery
You say colliery as //ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Colliery
What part of speech is colliery?
Colliery is a noun.
What is another word for colliery?
You can replace colliery with words such as pit. See the full list of colliery synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of colliery?
The plural of colliery is collieries.
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