mover

noun

mov·​er ˈmü-vər 

: one that moves or sets something in motion

especially : one whose business or occupation is the moving of household goods from one residence to another

Examples of mover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Using the formula outlined by the research, a child who moves at age 13 still captures roughly 40% of the available benefit, and the benefit is only around 10% or less for movers in their early 20s. — Thibault Adrien, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Green is a fluid mover at his size and excellent in pass protection. — Pj Green september 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

Yes, the Oilers signed Alex Formenton on Wednesday to shore up their forward depth, but that doesn’t qualify as a needle-mover. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

New York City is not the first mover on this issue and won't be the last. — Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mover

• mover and shaker
• people mover
• prime mover

Rhymes for mover

• louver
• improver
• maneuver
• remover

Kids Definition

mover

noun

mov·​er ˈmü-vər 

: one that moves or sets something in motion

especially : a person or company that moves the belongings of others from one home to another