Miller

A person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flour mill, A surname or family name, A moth of the family Noctuidae, typically having wings that are mottled or striped

Miller - Meanings

A person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flour mill

Example: The miller grinds wheat into flour at the local mill.

Usage: formalContext: agricultural or industrial settings

Note: Commonly used in discussions related to milling and agriculture.

A surname or family name

Example: John Miller is a common last name in English-speaking countries.

Usage: formalContext: personal and official documents

Note: May refer to individuals with the surname 'Miller.'

A moth of the family Noctuidae, typically having wings that are mottled or striped

Example: The miller moth is a common nocturnal insect in certain regions.

Usage: formalContext: scientific or entomological discussions

Note: Refers to a specific type of moth known for its distinctive appearance.

Miller's synonyms

grinder

A grinder is someone who grinds grain into flour, similar to a miller.

Example: The grinder processed the wheat into flour.

Note: Both grinder and miller are involved in the process of grinding grains, but a miller specifically operates a mill to grind grains into flour.

milling operator

A milling operator is a person who operates a milling machine to process grains.

Example: The milling operator adjusted the settings on the mill.

Note: A milling operator may operate various types of milling machines, while a miller specifically operates a mill for grinding grains.

milling technician

A milling technician is a professional who oversees the milling process and ensures quality control.

Example: The milling technician monitored the quality of the flour production.

Note: A milling technician may have a more technical and supervisory role compared to a traditional miller.

Miller expressions, common phrases

grist for the mill

This phrase means useful material for a particular purpose or argument.

Example: The recent scandal provided grist for the mill for the tabloids.

Note: It refers to material being used for a purpose, unlike a miller who operates a mill.

run of the mill

This phrase means ordinary, average, or unexceptional.

Example: The presentation was just a run-of-the-mill affair, nothing special.

Note: It refers to something being ordinary, unlike the skilled occupation of a miller.

grist to the mill

This phrase means something that adds to someone's advantage or cause.

Example: His controversial remarks were grist to the mill for the opposition.

Note: Similar to 'grist for the mill,' it refers to material being advantageous, not the occupation of a miller.

keep your nose to the grindstone

This phrase means to work hard and diligently on a task.

Example: She kept her nose to the grindstone to finish the project on time.

Note: It references working hard, contrasting with the operation of a mill by a miller.

mill about

This phrase means to move around aimlessly or in a disorganized manner.

Example: After the concert, people began to mill about the lobby.

Note: It describes movement without purpose, unlike the skilled work of a miller.

mills of the gods grind slowly

This phrase means that justice or retribution may be slow but inevitable.

Example: Justice may be slow, but the mills of the gods grind slowly.

Note: It refers to the inevitability of justice, not the operation of a mill by a miller.

grist for the mill of (something)

This phrase means information or material that supports or fuels a particular process or situation.

Example: The new evidence was grist for the mill of the ongoing investigation.

Note: It describes material supporting a process, not the work of a miller at a mill.

Miller everyday (slang) expressions

Miller Time

This slang term is used to indicate that it's time to relax, have a drink, or generally enjoy oneself, typically associated with the end of the workday or week.

Example: Hey, it's Friday evening, you know what that means... It's Miller Time!

Note: The phrase 'Miller Time' does not directly relate to the profession of a miller, but rather to the act of unwinding and having a good time.

Miller Lite

This is a common brand of light beer in the United States, often used informally to refer to any light beer.

Example: I'll have a Miller Lite, please.

Note: While 'Miller Lite' does have 'miller' in its name, it is a specific beer brand and not related to the occupation or function of a miller.

The Miller Test

Originating from a legal test established by the Supreme Court to determine whether speech or expression is obscene and therefore not protected by the First Amendment.

Example: The film industry often references the Miller Test when determining what content can be considered obscene.

Note: The 'Miller Test' is a legal term and has no direct connection to the occupation of a miller.

Miller High Life

Miller High Life is a brand of beer known for its advertising slogan 'The Champagne of Beers', symbolizing a sense of luxury or celebration.

Example: Let's celebrate with a toast... to the High Life! Cheers with a Miller High Life!

Note: Similar to 'Miller Lite', 'Miller High Life' is a specific beer brand that uses the term 'Miller' but is unrelated to the occupation of a miller.

Dusty Miller

A 'Dusty Miller' is a type of plant with silver-gray leaves often used for its decorative foliage.

Example: She planted some Dusty Millers in her garden to add a touch of silver foliage.

Note: Although 'Dusty Miller' includes the term 'Miller', it specifically refers to a plant species and not to the occupation of a miller.

Miller - Examples

The miller ground the wheat into flour.

The miller's shop was located next to the river.

The miller used a water wheel to power his mill.

Miller grammar

Miller - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)

Lemma: miller

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): millers

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): miller

Syllabification and Stress

miller Contains 2 syllables: mill • er

Phonetic transcription: ˈmi-lər

mill er , ˈmi lər (The red syllable is stressed)

Miller - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

miller: ~ 2800 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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