sawmill

noun

saw·​mill ˈsȯ-ˌmil How to pronounce sawmill (audio)
: a mill or machine for sawing logs

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In 1848, gold was found at a sawmill in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in California. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024 The rooftop terrace, meanwhile, is paved with wood from a local sawmill, and includes more greenery while offering excellent views of the surrounding area. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024 Known as sausage gravy, country gravy, or sawmill gravy, it's made with pan drippings and can top anything and everything on your plate. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024 Once a fuel source for sawmill workers in Southern Appalachia during the 1800s, biscuits and gravy have evolved into a timeless classic and a staple of our childhoods. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sawmill 

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sawmill was in 1553

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“Sawmill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sawmill. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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sawmill

noun
saw·​mill -ˌmil How to pronounce sawmill (audio)
: a mill or machine for sawing logs

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