Miner

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnər/

Definitions of miner

noun a person who works in a mine, especially a person who digs for coal, gold, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 The miner dug for gold in the mountains.

A2 The miner used a pickaxe to extract coal from the mine.

B1 The miner's job is physically demanding and requires specialized training.

B2 The miner discovered a rich vein of silver deep underground.

C1 The miner's union negotiated for better working conditions and higher wages.

C2 The experienced miner was able to identify valuable minerals by sight.

Examples of miner in a Sentence

formal The miner descended deep into the earth to extract valuable minerals.

informal My uncle works as a miner in the coal mines.

slang The miners hit the motherlode and struck it rich!

figurative She was a miner of knowledge, always digging for new information.

Grammatical Forms of miner

• past tense: mined
• plural: miners
• comparative: more miner
• superlative: most miner
• present tense: mine
• future tense: will mine
• perfect tense: have mined
• continuous tense: is mining
• singular: miner
• positive degree: miner
• infinitive: to mine
• gerund: mining
• participle: mining

Origin and Evolution of miner

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'miner' originated from the Latin word 'minare', which means 'to dig'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'miner' has come to specifically refer to someone who works in underground mines to extract minerals or ores. The term has evolved to encompass various roles and responsibilities within the mining industry.