Definition

A person who works in a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour.

Example

The miller showed us how to make bread from freshly ground flour.

Conversation

Have you ever met a miller who runs their own grain mill?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

I heard they have a lot of knowledge about different types of grains.

That makes sense; I bet they could give great advice on baking!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Miller → The word originates from Old English 'mylenere', which comes from the Latin 'molina' (meaning mill). A miller is a person who operates a mill, typically for grinding grain into flour.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who operates a 'mill' — that's what a miller does.

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