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Miller
MIH-luh
Miller (noun) means a person whose job is running a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour. Example: “The miller weighed each sack of flour before loading the cart.”
noun
1
A person whose job is running a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour.
"The miller weighed each sack of flour before loading the cart."
"Her grandfather worked as a miller in the village for forty years."
2
A machine used for milling or cutting materials.
"The workshop bought a new miller to shape the steel parts."
3
Any of several moths with a dusty, powder-like appearance on their wings.
"A miller fluttered against the porch light all evening."
How to use Miller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who grinds grain, or a machine that does similar cutting work.
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Etymology
An English occupational surname for someone who ran a mill, later adopted as a common noun and given name.
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What does “Miller” mean?
The word “Miller” means a person whose job is running a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour. In plain terms, someone who grinds grain, or a machine that does similar cutting work.
How do you pronounce “Miller”?
“Miller” is pronounced MIH-luh (/ˈmɪlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Miller” in a sentence?
Here is “Miller” used in a sentence: “The miller weighed each sack of flour before loading the cart.”
What part of speech is “Miller”?
“Miller” is a noun.
Is “Miller” a common word?
“Miller” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Miller” have?
“Miller” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is running a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour.
What does a miller do?
A miller runs a mill, turning raw grain such as wheat into flour or meal. The work involves cleaning the grain, grinding it between millstones or through steel rollers, and sifting the result into different grades. Traditionally the miller was a vital village figure, since almost all bread began with their flour.
What is the difference between a miller and a baker?
The two trades work in sequence. A miller grinds grain into flour, producing the raw ingredient. A baker then takes that flour and turns it into bread, cakes, and pastries. One supplies the flour; the other transforms it into finished food. Historically they were separate, often neighbouring, village craftsmen.
Why is 'Miller' such a common surname?
Like Smith, Baker, and Taylor, 'Miller' began as an occupational surname, a name taken from the work someone did. Because nearly every community needed a mill to make flour, millers were widespread, so the trade passed into family names across Britain, Germany (as Müller), and beyond. Today it is among the most common English surnames.
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