Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

anthracite

[an-thruh-sahyt] / ˈæn θrəˌsaɪt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

In its application, the company had argued it had developed "a niche non-thermal market for premium quality anthracite".

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

They grabbed the easel, found crimson and anthracite paint and splattered the colors across the canvas.

From Seattle Times Sep. 10, 2023

Rival steelmaker Arcelormittal Nippon Steel India shipped in 35,000 tonnes of Russian anthracite coal using euros, a customs document dated June 15 showed.

From Reuters Aug. 10, 2022

I have a very good friend here in New Hampshire who heats with anthracite coal.

From Washington Post Apr. 5, 2022

The great irony of anthracite is that, tough as it is to light, once you get it lit it’s nearly impossible to put out.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training