Colliery

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkÉ’l.jÉ™.ɹi/
• US IPA: /ˈkÉ‘l.jÉš.ɪ/

Origin

From collier + -y.

Full definition of colliery

Noun

1. (British) An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.
2. (US) A facility that supplies coal.