mover

noun

mov·​er ˈmü-vər How to pronounce mover (audio)
Synonyms of movernext
: 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

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The people mover is being tested by the airport. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Along with puck movers, Grier is looking for blueliners who can end plays in the defensive zone, and perhaps 6-foot-2, 195-pound Allan can help fill that role. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 Rule changes of this scope reward the smart adapters and punish the slow movers. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 These first-mover advantages could extend to future lunar bases, mining, and other resource extraction activities on the Moon. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mover

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mover was in the 14th century

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“Mover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mover. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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mover

noun
mov·​er ˈmü-vər How to pronounce mover (audio)
: one that moves or sets something in motion
especially : a person or company that moves the belongings of others from one home to another

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