Meaning of the word collier in English

What does collier mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

collier

US /ˈkɑːl.jɚ/
UK /ˈkɒl.i.ər/

Noun

1.

a coal miner

Example:
The old collier told stories of his days working deep underground.
Many families in the region relied on the income from their men working as colliers.
2.

a ship for carrying coal

Example:
The large collier docked at the port, ready to unload its cargo of coal.
Historically, colliers were essential for transporting coal from mines to industrial centers.