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Definition of coalman

coalman

/ˈkoʊlmən/
coal · man
Plural:coalmen
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• noun

1

A person whose occupation is carrying, selling, or delivering coal to households and businesses.

Example

"Every winter morning, the coalman would haul heavy sacks from his wagon to the cellar."

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• Rhymes for coalman

• Nearby Words

coalition
coalitional
coalitionist
coalman
coalmine
coalminer
coalshed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'coal' (from Old English 'col') and 'man' (from Old English 'mann').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coalman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coalman
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