Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pitmen
Noun
/ˈpɪt.mən/
Definition
Workers who are employed in a mine, especially in the coal mining industry.
Examples
- The pitmen toiled in the dark, damp conditions of the coal mines.
- Many pitmen have dedicated their lives to the hard labor required in mining.
- Historically, pitmen have been vital to the economy of mining towns.
Meaning
The term ‘pitmen’ refers to individuals who work underground in mines, where they perform various tasks related to the extraction of mineral resources, primarily coal.
Synonyms
- miners
- colliers
- excavators
