miller

[ˈmɪlər]

miller Definition

• 1. a person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flour mill
• 2. a 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.

• miller moth

  a type of moth that is a common pest in North America

  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'

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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.'