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grist

[ɡrɪst]

grist Definition

  • 1grain that is ground to make flour
  • 2something that is useful to a particular purpose

Using grist: Examples

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

  • Example

    The mill grinds the grist into flour.

  • Example

    The new evidence provided grist for further investigation.

  • Example

    The scandal was grist for the gossip mill.

  • Example

    The debate provided grist for both sides.

grist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grist

Phrases with grist

  • something that can be used to advantage

    Example

    The negative publicity was grist for the mill of his political opponents.

  • grist to somebody's mill

    something that is useful to someone

    Example

    The new data was grist to the researchers' mill.

  • everything is useful and can be used to advantage

    Example

    The more information we have, the better. It's all grist to the mill.

Origins of grist

from Old English 'grīst', meaning 'ground grain'

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Summary: grist in Brief

'Grist' [ɡrɪst] refers to grain that has been ground into flour, or something that is useful for a particular purpose. Examples include 'The mill grinds the grist into flour,' and 'The new evidence provided grist for further investigation.' The phrase 'grist for the mill' denotes something that can be used to advantage, while 'all grist to the mill' means everything is useful and can be used to advantage.