Miller

/ˈmɪlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who grinds grain into flour.

The miller worked tirelessly, ensuring the grain was finely ground for the bakery.

A machine used for grinding or crushing something.

The old miller creaked as it processed the wheat into flour.

A surname of both English and German origin, often associated with the occupation of milling.

Mr. Miller has a long family history of milling that dates back centuries.

From Middle English 'miller', from Old English 'mylenere', derived from 'miln' meaning 'mill'.

miller time

A phrase indicating time for relaxation after a hard day's work, especially referring to drinking beer.

mill

A building equipped with machinery for grinding grain into flour.

milling

The process of grinding or crushing something in a mill.

In some contexts, a person who is very good or skilled at something.

He's a real miller on the basketball court.

A term used in some urban contexts to describe a hustler or someone who makes money through manual labor.

He's out there grinding like a miller.