miller
word
Definition
A miller is a person who owns or works in a mill, especially one that grinds grain into flour. It is an old occupation, but the word is still used in historical, family-name, and traditional contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a countable noun: 'a miller', 'the miller'. It is much less common than modern job words and often appears in stories, history, or surnames such as Miller. Do not confuse it with 'miller' as a family name, which may not describe someone's job today.
Example Sentences
That museum hired a miller to show visitors how flour was made in the past.
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The miller makes flour from grain.
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My great-grandfather was a miller in a small village.
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The miller works near the river.
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In the old story, the miller tricks everyone in town.
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Her last name is Miller, but no one in her family was actually a miller.
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