Meaning of the word miner in English

What does miner mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

miner

US /ˈmaɪ.nɚ/

UK /ˈmaɪ.nər/

a person who works in a mine

Example:

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The coal miner spent his life working underground.

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Many miners suffered from lung diseases due to their work.

Synonym:

pitman collier excavator

a computer program that performs data mining or cryptocurrency mining

Example:

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The cryptocurrency miner consumed a lot of electricity.

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A data miner extracts valuable information from large datasets.

Related Word:

mineral mineral water