Synonyms for mining
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The activity of removing valuable resources (often minerals) from the earth.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- minings → excavations…
Example sentences
- excavation Human remains were found during the excavation.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mining | falling | |
| excavation | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- minework
- 10 letters
- excavation4, minelaying
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (excavation4 = 4 syllables).