earthmover

noun

earth·​mov·​er ˈərth-ˌmü-vər 

: a machine (such as a bulldozer) for excavating, pushing, or transporting large quantities of earth (as in roadbuilding)

earthmoving

ˈərth-ˌmü-viŋ 

noun or adjective

Examples of earthmover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After a few minutes, a large earthmover began clattering up the mountain toward the blast site. — Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2026

Yellow earthmovers had been strategically positioned for the cameras. — John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025

The technology, compatible with excavators from 20 to 80 tons, adapts seamlessly from compact machines to large-scale earthmovers, highlighting a major advance in commercial autonomous construction. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Nov. 2025

The only people standing around were those working on the project—a small, cosmopolitan crowd of Ivorian telecom officials, a Lebanese contractor with his two bright-yellow earthmovers, Greek cable technicians, an American ASN rep, and the Panamanian chief of a diving and welding company. — Samanth Subramanian, The Dial, 14 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earthmover

• improver
• maneuver
• remover
• louver
• mover