Synonyms for colliery
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.
Forms
- Plural
- collieries → pits…
Example sentences
- pit Ziri planted a pit of a date palm in his backyard.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| colliery | falling | |
| pit | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- pit1