Mill

Definition

Mill primarily refers to a building or complex where raw materials, especially grains, are processed into finished products.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /mɪl/
• Respelling: mil (with "mil" as in "pill")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /mɪl/
• Respelling: mil (with "mil" as in "pill")

In both dialects, "mill" places the primary stress on the single syllable. The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "mil."

Etymology

Derived from Old English "mylen", which comes from the Late Latin word "molina", meaning "mill". This Latin term is related to "mola", meaning "millstone" or "grindstone", and "molere", meaning "to grind".

Derivatives

• Miller
• Millstone
• Millwork
• Millwright
• Millhouse

Synonyms

• Grinder
• Factory
• Workshop

Antonyms

None

Usage

"Mill" is commonly used to describe an establishment where various processes are carried out to convert raw materials into refined or finished products.

• The flour was produced in a traditional water mill.
• The local mill has been a landmark for over a century.

Related Terms

• Gristmill
• Windmill
• Sawmill
• Treadmill
• Watermill

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Industrial Building: A place where certain raw materials, such as grain, are processed, typically using machines, to produce finished or semi-finished products.‍
• Example: The mill has been producing high-quality flour for decades.

• Grinding Apparatus: A machine or device that grinds, crushes, or pulverizes materials.‍
• Example: She used a pepper mill to season the dish.

• Manufacturing Plant: A facility where certain raw materials are transformed into goods or where certain services, such as printing, are provided.‍
• Example: The paper mill is the town's primary employer.

Verb

• To Grind or Process: To grind, crush, or process (a substance or material) in a mill.‍
• Example: They milled the wheat into flour.

• To Move Around Aimlessly: To move about or wander aimlessly.‍
• Example: Shoppers were milling about in the square.

• To Shape or Finish: To shape, finish, or transform (a material) using a machine.‍
• Example: The jeweler milled the edges of the coin.