Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

millhouse

noun
/ˈmɪlhaʊs/
Definition
A building that houses the machinery of a mill.
Examples
  • The old millhouse was restored and turned into a museum.
  • Workers in the millhouse carefully monitored the grinding process.
  • They found many historical artifacts in the abandoned millhouse by the river.
Meaning
The term refers to a structure where grain is processed into flour or where other materials are manufactured using mill machinery.
Synonyms
  • Mill
  • Factory
  • Workshop