1. plural of millet; small-seeded cereal grasses cultivated as food crops, especially in dry regions

Examples

• Farmers in Africa grow various millets to feed their families.
• Millets are drought-resistant crops that thrive in arid climates.
• The health food store sells several types of millets including pearl and finger millet.
• Ancient civilizations relied on millets as a staple food source.
• Millets require less water than rice or wheat to grow successfully.
• The nutritionist recommended adding millets to our diet for better health.