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

Police, firefighters and crews from India’s disaster response agency continued their search for a second day as earthmovers cleared debris and sniffer dogs worked the site to help rescuers reach those still trapped inside. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

So far, fences have gone up and earthmovers are clearing the ground for the project. — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Rescuers use an earthmover to carry a flooding victim to safety Wednesday along the Trishuli River in Nepal's Nuwakot district. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earthmover

• improver
• maneuver
• remover
• louver
• mover