pepper mill

noun

: a hand mill for grinding peppercorns

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Three of our previous pepper mills all died an untimely death, each lasting only a few months. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Along with pepper mills, Dansk is known for its original enamel steel pots and pans. Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026 Keep reading to find even more rare discounts on Le Creuset items like Dutch ovens and salt and pepper mills. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025 Sprinkle with the salt and a dozen turns of the pepper mill, inside and out. Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pepper mill

Word History

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pepper mill was in 1631

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“Pepper mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pepper%20mill. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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