Synonyms for millstone

Most common

albatross · grindstone

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A large round stone used for grinding grain.

Related words

Phrases

burr millstone millstone grit

Forms

Plural

millstones → albatrosses, grindstones…

Example sentences

• albatross The albatross appeared to be stationary in the air.
• grindstone Now I'd better put my nose to the grindstone, I have a lot of work today.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

9 letters

albatross³

10 letters

grindstone²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (albatross³ = 3 syllables).