noun
- people who work in mines extracting coal, metals, or other minerals from the earth
Examples
- The coal miners worked deep underground in dangerous conditions.
- Gold miners flocked to California during the 1849 Gold Rush.
- The company hired experienced miners to operate the new copper mine.
- Safety equipment is essential for miners working in hazardous environments.
- Many miners lost their jobs when the coal industry declined.
- The miners’ union negotiated for better wages and working conditions.