1. a ship designed to carry coal
Usage: nautical
2. a person who works with or sells coal
Usage: historical

Examples

• The old coaler docked at the port to unload its cargo.
• Steam-powered coaler ships were common in the early 1900s.
• The coaler supplied fuel to the naval fleet.
• My grandfather worked as a coaler in the mining town.
• The coaler delivered coal to homes throughout the winter.
• Large coaler vessels transported coal across the Atlantic.