coal seam

noun

: a bed of coal usually thick enough to be profitably mined

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In recent decades, the biggest coal seams in Appalachia were mined out. — Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 The coal seam fire, located approximately one mile northwest of Meeker, has been managed over the years to address hot spots and concerns. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 4 May 2026 What to see today The highlight of a visit to the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is a ride on a mining cart through the former coal seams. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 In addition, Toor said, Craig 1 was built near a coal seam that has had all of its coal mined. — Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coal seam

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coal seam was in 1756

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