coalfield

coal field

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈkōl-ˌfēld\
- /ˈkəʊl.fiːld/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈkōl-ˌfēld\

Definitions of coalfield word

countable noun coalfield A coalfield is a region where there is coal under the ground. 3
noun coalfield an area rich in deposits of coal 3
noun coalfield an area containing significant coal deposits. 1
noun coalfield An extensive area containing a number of underground coal deposits. 1
noun coalfield area where coal is found 1
noun coalfield Any region containing deposits of coal that may be mined. 0

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Origin of coalfield

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15

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Parts of speech for Coalfield

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adverb

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determiner

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coalfield popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for coalfield

noun coalfield

seam — the line formed by sewing together pieces of cloth, leather, or the like.
mine — an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
pit — the stone of a fruit, as of a cherry, peach, or plum.
colliery — A colliery is a coal mine and all the buildings and equipment which are connected with it.

All 4 Synonyms of coalfield