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

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

Herbert’s returning targets include chain-mover Ladd McConkey and field-stretcher Quentin Johnston. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Poivre’s philosophy, merging Enlightenment ideals with an environmental sensibility and a commitment to ending slavery, had been the main movers in this case. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

These projects seem like early movers today but already get decent amounts of traffic, and will be located in way denser urban fabrics a few years down the road. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 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