noun

coker

Coker (noun) means a plant or facility where coke (a fuel derived from coal or petroleum) is produced. Example: “The refinery’s coker runs around the clock, breaking down heavy oil into lighter products.”

noun

A plant or facility where coke (a fuel derived from coal or petroleum) is produced.

"The refinery’s coker runs around the clock, breaking down heavy oil into lighter products."

Slang for someone addicted to cocaine.

"The film portrays a coker spiraling out of control."

How to Use Coker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn industry, a unit that produces coke fuel; in slang, a term for a cocaine user.

When to use it

The "cocaine addict" sense is informal slang.

Word Forms

cokers plural, cokers plural

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Etymology

From coke plus the suffix -er.

Rhymes for coker

poker joker hooker smoker broker choker looker stoker booker rooker snooker pawnbroker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “coker” mean?

The word “coker” means a plant or facility where coke (a fuel derived from coal or petroleum) is produced. In plain terms, in industry, a unit that produces coke fuel; in slang, a term for a cocaine user.

How do you use “coker” in a sentence?

Here is “coker” used in a sentence: “The refinery’s coker runs around the clock, breaking down heavy oil into lighter products.”

What part of speech is “coker”?

“Coker” is a noun.

How many meanings does “coker” have?

“Coker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plant or facility where coke (a fuel derived from coal or petroleum) is produced.