Word COAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

coal

🇺🇸 [kəʊl]

Meanings

A black or brownish-black rock, primarily composed of carbon, used as a fuel. Coal has been a major energy source historically but is increasingly being replaced by cleaner alternatives.

Examples

• The factory uses coal to power its machinery.
• He carried a bag of coal to the furnace.
• Coal mining is a significant industry in some regions.

Synonyms

charcoal • fuel • lignite

Antonyms

gas • renewable energy • electricity