Coalbin (Noun)
Meaning
A bin for holding coal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old coalbin in the cellar had been converted into a storage space for boxes and luggage.
- To keep the house warm, the coalbin was always kept full during the winter months.
- After the house was converted to gas heating, the coalbin was no longer needed and was eventually removed.
- Her grandmother used to tell her stories of having to fetch coal from the coalbin every morning to start the fire.
- The maintenance worker had to shovel the coal out of the coalbin at least once a month to ensure it did not get damp and moldy.