B2noun5K

Miner

UK /["/ˈmaɪnə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈmaɪnər/"]/

Definition

a person who works in a mine taking out coal, gold, diamonds, etc.

In simple words: A person who digs for minerals, such as coal or gold, underground.

Examples

  • Rescuers are trying to save miners trapped underground after a gas explosion.

Usage notes

This word is used in contexts related to jobs and geology. It's appropriate in both casual and professional discussions but may not be as familiar in conversations about other fields.

Grammar pattern

miner + noun (e.g., miner + job, miner + workplace)

Memory hint

Think of 'mine' and 'er' – a miner works in a mine.

Collocations

  • coal
  • copper
  • gold

Synonyms

  • gold digger
  • coal worker
  • excavator
  • prospector
  • digger

Antonyms

  • manager
  • landowner

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'minor', which means less important.
  • Using 'miner' in contexts unrelated to mining.
  • Not distinguishing between a miner's work and that of other workers in the industry.