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coalwoman

coalwoman

9.9
A woman who delivers coal to homes or businesses
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊlˌwʊmən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : carbonera
  • The coalwoman delivered sacks of coal to homes every winter afternoon.

Examples

  • The local history museum featured photographs of a famous coalwoman from the 1930s.

  • As a coalwoman, she braved the cold streets to serve her community.

  • The coalwoman arrived early in the morning to deliver the winter's supply.

  • The coalwoman arrived early in the morning.

  • Many coalwomen worked tirelessly during the winter months.

  • Each coalwoman faced the harsh weather while ensuring families had their fuel.

  • As the sole coalwoman in her town, she took pride in her essential role.

Synonyms

coal seller
vscoalwoman
  • Archaic
4.2

A person who delivers coal to homes or factories for money

is a female worker who delivers coal to homes or businesses
deliverywoman
vscoalwoman
3.5

A woman who brings packages to people's homes or shops

is specifically a female who delivers only coal to homes or businesses

Surface Forms

coalwoman singular
coalwomen plural

Morphology

coalwoman = coal + woman (transparent) = coal + woman

The word 'coalwoman' is a clear compound of 'coal' and 'woman', meaning a woman who deals with coal.

Etymology

The word coalwoman joins coal ('black fuel for heat') and woman, and it was used for women who sold or carried coal to houses. So a coalwoman is a woman whose job is to deliver or sell coal to homes or businesses.