Mills

American  

[milz] / mɪlz /

noun

1. C(harles) Wright, 1916–62, U.S. sociologist.

2. Robert, 1781–1855, U.S. architect and engineer.

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Mills British  

/ mɪlz /

noun

1. Hayley. born 1946, British actress. Her films include Pollyanna (1960) and The Parent Trap (1961)

2. her father, Sir John. 1908–2005, British actor. His films include This Happy Breed (1944), Great Expectations (1946), and Ryan's Daughter (1971)

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Example Sentences

Andrew Mills, from Newcastle, said he "spent most days away from the pool" on holiday in Zante last year because sunbeds "were all reserved with towels by 6am".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

With Gov. Janet Mills having dropped out of the Maine Senate race last week, the general election between oysterman veteran Graham Platner and Sen. Susan Collins is on.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Even with all those dividends, an investment in General Mills, Conagra, Campbell’s or Kraft Heinz would have returned negative 20%, 41%, 54% or 57%, respectively, over the past 10 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

And several Democratic grandees like Chuck Schumer, the party's leader in the Senate, pushed for Mills as the safer choice.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

And it’s a pass to Jackson, to Mills, back to Jackson and it’s in for two.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper