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cole

Pronunciation: [koʊl]

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Learn how to use cole in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “vegetables”

(noun) a type of vegetable that belongs to the cabbage family. Cole is often used to describe plants like cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, which have a similar shape and growing style.

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Last night, we had a delicious salad made with fresh cole from the garden.

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We didn't add any cole to the dish, so it was missing some flavor.

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What types of cole do you like to eat?

Context: “historical”

(noun) the name used for certain earlier types of coal, especially in the context of mining. This type of cole was important for heating and energy before modern fuels became common.

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In the past, people used cole for heating their homes during the winter.

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Nowadays, we don't use cole like they did in earlier times; we have more efficient sources of energy.

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What were the main uses of cole in the mining industry?

How to pronounce cole

Pronunciation: [koʊl]

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