noun

Millstone

Millstone (noun) means a large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour. Example: “The old mill still has its original millstone on display.”

noun

A large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

"The old mill still has its original millstone on display."

Figuratively, a heavy burden or ongoing responsibility that weighs someone down.

"The debt became a millstone around his neck."

How to use Millstone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the literal grinding stone in a mill, or, figuratively, a heavy problem that drags someone down.

Common pairings

a millstone around your neck grind between millstones

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The old mill still has its original _____ on display.

Etymology

A compound of mill and stone, describing the stone wheel used for grinding.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for Millstone

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Millstone” mean?

The word “Millstone” means a large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour. In plain terms, either the literal grinding stone in a mill, or, figuratively, a heavy problem that drags someone down.

How do you use “Millstone” in a sentence?

Here is “Millstone” used in a sentence: “The old mill still has its original millstone on display.”

What part of speech is “Millstone”?

“Millstone” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Millstone” have?

“Millstone” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, heavy circular stone used, often in a pair, to grind grain into flour.

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