mill

[mɪl]

mill Definition

  • 1a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.
  • 2a factory fitted with machinery for a particular manufacturing process.
  • 3a building or group of buildings used for processing raw materials into a finished product.

Using mill: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mill" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old mill has been converted into a restaurant.

  • Example

    The lumber mill shut down due to lack of resources.

  • Example

    The steel mill is one of the largest employers in the area.

  • Example

    The textile mill produces high-quality fabrics for export.

mill Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with mill

  • run-of-the-mill

    ordinary, average, or unremarkable

    Example

    The movie was just run-of-the-mill, nothing special.

  • something that can be used to advantage

    Example

    The negative reviews were grist for the mill for his critics.

  • to experience a difficult or challenging situation

    Example

    After going through the mill, he finally got the job he wanted.

Origins of mill

from Old English 'mylen', from Late Latin 'molina', from Latin 'mola' (grindstone)

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Summary: mill in Brief

A 'mill' [mɪl] is a building or factory equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour or processing raw materials into a finished product. It can also refer to a factory fitted with machinery for a particular manufacturing process. The phrase 'run-of-the-mill' means ordinary or unremarkable, while 'grist for the mill' refers to something that can be used to advantage.

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