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coal A black, hard substance that is formed from decayed plant matter and is burned to produce heat or electricity. It is also a slang term for someone who is unintelligent or stupid. ■ "I knew I shouldn't have hired him, he was just a coal!"
miner A person who mines coal or other valuable minerals from the earth. ■ The miner had to go down into the dark, dank mines every day to extract the precious coal that fueled the city's factories.
collier A small, round piece of coal or other hard substance that is worn around the neck as an ornament. ■ "I forgot my collier at home today."
Dark A color that is black or very dark, often used to describe things that are mysterious or evil. ■ "The murderer's face was as dark as coal. I wonder what he had been up to."
darkest The adjective used to describe the blackest of black things, such as a bat or a coal mine. ■ "I saw a bat fly away from me, which was truly the darkest thing I've ever seen."
Snowman A large, jolly, anthropomorphic creature made of snow, typically with a carrot for a nose and coal for eyes. ■ "I built the best snowman in the neighborhood, he was so tall and had such a big smile on his face that everyone thought he was real!"
Soot A thick, black, sticky substance that is produced by the burning of coal or other fuels. It is often associated with pollution and health problems. ■ "The air was sooty and smelled like burnt rubber. I guess it's just the price we pay for having a warm house in the winter."