miller

noun

mill·​er ˈmi-lər How to pronounce miller (audio)
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

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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 focus here is on sustainability, and working with local farms and female millers to source the highest quality ingredients. — Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 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 The new variety doesn’t need any special handling for the California environment, researchers said, and artisanal bakers, millers and those with farm-to-fork businesses have expressed interest in it. — Irene Wright, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for miller

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of miller was in the 14th century

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miller

noun
mill·​er ˈmil-ər How to pronounce miller (audio)
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 How to pronounce Miller (audio)
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 How to pronounce Miller (audio)
wȯ-
 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

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