noun
watermill
WAW-tuh-mil
Watermill (noun) means a mill that is powered by water. Example: “The watermill still grinds flour beside the river.”
noun
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A mill that is powered by water.
"The watermill still grinds flour beside the river."
"We visited a restored watermill on our walk."
"The wheel of the watermill turned slowly."
How to use watermill
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA watermill is a mill driven by flowing water.
When to use it
It is a neutral, everyday word.
Memory tip
The plural is watermills, and it can mean either the machine or the whole building.
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Common pairings
old watermill
working watermill
restored watermill
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Etymology
The word is a compound formed in English from water and mill.
Frequently asked questions
What is a watermill?
A watermill is a mill powered by water. The word can mean the machinery or the building that houses it.
Is it watermill or water mill?
Both are used. Watermill is one word, and water mill is a variant form.
What is the difference between a watermill and a windmill?
A watermill is driven by water, while a windmill is driven by the wind.
What is the meaning of watermill?
"watermill" (noun) means a mill that is powered by water.
