coal mine
noun
a mine or pit from which coal is obtained.
coal mines
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pluralof coal mine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the rural NSW town of Mudgee, resident Bev Smiles says three nearby coal mines are seeking to expand.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
They are not doing high-profile sabotage of corporations; they are not shooting it out in the coal mines.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026
Energy shortages caused coal mines to halt production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
It is primarily known for its coal mines, and also the discovery of dinosaur fossils - with Tumbler Ridge marketing itself as the land of dinosaurs and waterfalls to attract tourists.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
The Pocahontas Industrial Council for Education was the sponsoring organization, a committee created by the businesses in Welch and some of the larger coal mines.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
