millage

noun

mill·​age ˈmi-lij 

: a rate (as of taxation) expressed in mills per dollar

Examples of millage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Schools in Oakland County, Michigan, hoped voters would pass a millage to increase per-pupil funding by more than $700, but the proposal failed in Tuesday's primary election by about 7,000 votes. — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

The Sun Sentinel hit the nail on the head with regard to the bloated property values and stagnant millage rates (Property values keep growing. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026

The millage will also support other capital projects in the district, bringing in around $70 million for a new middle school and $20 million for a new indoor sports complex. — Arkansas Online, 26 June 2026

South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for millage

• pillage
• spillage
• village