Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grist
Noun
/ɡrɪst/
Definition
Grain that is to be ground to make flour.
Examples
- The farmer brought his crop of wheat to the mill for grist.
- In the old days, grist was an essential part of community life, as mills were often central gathering places.
Meaning
The term refers to the grain that farmers harvest, which can be processed into flour or used for other purposes.
Synonyms
- Grain
- Cereal
- Harvest
