miller

noun

mill·​er ˈmi-lər 

1

: one that operates a mill

specifically : one that grinds grain into flour

2

: any of various moths having powdery wings

3

a

: milling machine

b

: a tool for use in a milling machine

Examples of miller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The King imprisons the miller’s daughter in a room and orders her to prove her magical ability under pain of death. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Gumede said these cheap imports hit local millers hard, pointing out that Tongaat took a $36 million loss last year due to a wave of Brazilian imports. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

The book reconstructed the trial of a 16th-century Friulian miller accused of holding unorthodox beliefs about the origins of the world and Jesus Christ. — ABC News, 17 June 2026

Participants at the event will have the opportunity to learn more about the site and how to get involved as a volunteer miller for the upcoming season, officials said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing miller

• dusty miller
• miller's-thumb

Rhymes for miller

• biller
• chiller
• driller
• filler
• hilar
• hiller
• killer
• pillar
• quiller
• siller
• spiller
• stiller

Kids Definition

miller

noun

mill·​er ˈmil-ər 

1

: a person who operates a mill

especially : a person who grinds grain into flour

2

: any of various moths whose wings have scales like powdery dust

Biographical Definition

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Mil·​ler ˈmi-lər 

Arthur 1915–2005 American dramatist and novelist

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(Alton) Glenn 1904–1944 American bandleader

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Henry 1891–1980 American writer

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Joa*quin wä-ˈkēn 

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1837–1913 pseudonym of Cincinnatus Hiner Miller American poet

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Merton Howard 1923–2000 American economist

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Perry Gilbert Eddy 1905–1963 American literary critic and scholar

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William 1782–1849 American religious leader