diggings

[ dig-ingz dig-uhnz ]

noun

1. (usually used with a singular verb) a place where digging dig is carried on.
2. (used with a plural verb) a mining operation or locality.
3. (used with a plural verb) something that is removed from an excavation.
4. (used with a plural verb) Chiefly British Informal. dig ¹( def 11 ).

diggings

/ ˈdɪɡɪŋz /

plural noun

1. functioning as plural material that has been dug out
2. functioning as singular or plural a place where mining, esp gold mining, has taken place
3. See digs
   informal.
   functioning as plural a less common name for digs

Word History and Origins

Origin of diggings¹

First recorded in 1530–40; dig ¹ + -ing ¹ + -s ³

Example Sentences

Last letter said been up to the diggings; very successful; coming home with his money, mentioned ship he meant to sail in.

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The emulation between the French and English troops at the diggings was immense, and at the same time most good-humoured.

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You're off for the diggings now; no more cattle-duffing or wool-pressing for you.

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Sam saw Stillman yesterday and told him to mosey out of this or we'd be finding out what he was doing around our diggings.

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This is the seat of the mining operations carried on by Dubuque, as well as of what are called the Indian Diggings.

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