coal

US /koʊl/

UK /koʊl/

a combustible black or dark brown sedimentary rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found in underground deposits and widely used as fuel.

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The train was powered by coal.

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Many power plants still burn coal to generate electricity.

anthracite bituminous coal lignite peat

a piece of glowing or charred wood or other combustible material.

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The campfire was reduced to glowing coals.

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He poked at the hot coals with a stick.

ember cinder charcoal

coal-black coal-fired carry coals to Newcastle drag someone over the coals