Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mill

noun
/mɪl/
Definition
A mill is a building or machine used to crush, grind, or process materials.
Examples
  • The old windmill in the countryside was a popular tourist attraction.
  • They built a new paper mill that employs hundreds of people.
  • He learned how to mill flour from wheat at his grandfather’s farm.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can also refer to a place where various products are manufactured or processed.
Synonyms
  • factory
  • plant
  • workshop
  • gristmill