miller Definition
- 1a person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flour mill
- 2a person who works in a mill, especially a grain mill
Using miller: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "miller" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The miller ground the wheat into flour.
Example
He worked as a miller for over 20 years.
miller Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for miller
- grinder
- milling machine operator
- milling machine tender
- milling machine setter
Phrases with miller
the Miller's tale
one of the tales in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, told by a character named Robin the Miller
Example
The Miller's tale is a bawdy story about a carpenter's wife and two clerks.
Example
The miller moth is attracted to light and can be a nuisance when it enters homes.
miller's thumb
a small freshwater fish found in Europe and North America
Example
The miller's thumb is a popular game fish in some areas.
Origins of miller
from Middle English 'milnere', from 'milne' meaning 'mill'
Summary: miller in Brief
A 'miller' [ˈmɪlər] is a person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flour or grain mill. It can also refer to someone who works in a mill. The term comes from Middle English 'milnere,' meaning 'mill.' Examples include 'The miller ground the wheat into flour' and 'He worked as a miller for over 20 years.'
