Synonyms for

Miner

Verb / ˈmaɪnɜ: / Another word for miner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who works in a mine, especially a coal mine.

Synonyms & similar words

mineworker digger excavator extractor collier pitman quarryman shoveler spadeworker subterranean

Synonyms by register

Formal

excavator extractor prospector

Informal

diggler rockhound gold-digger

Literary

delver subterranean dweller

Antonyms

consumer buyer customer user recipient owner

Common collocations

  • coal miner
  • gold miner
  • diamond miner
  • mine worker
  • underground miner
  • miner's helmet
  • miner's lamp

Word family

noun miner
verb mine
adjective mining

Usage note

While 'miner' primarily refers to someone who extracts minerals, it can also be used metaphorically for someone who diligently searches for something valuable, often in a figurative sense.

Example sentences

  1. The miner went to work early in the morning.
  2. My uncle is a miner and he finds a lot of interesting rocks.
  3. It's important to wear a hard hat if you're a miner.
  4. The miner used a pickaxe to break up the rocks.
  5. The miner found a vein of gold in the mine.

Quotes

  • The safety of the coal miner and his family depends on the mine owner.
  • The miner's life is like a canary in a coal mine.
  • The miner digs for gold, but the real treasure is in his heart.

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