mover

noun mov·er \ ˈmü-vər \

Updated on: 17 Apr 2018

Definition of mover

: 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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Recent Examples of mover from the Web

Keep in mind that movers charge extra for the handling of pianos.

— john benson, cleveland.com, "Thief steals wire from home under construction: Seven Hills Police Blotter," 12 Apr. 2018
Vino Rosso was the big mover, going from unranked to No.

— jason frakes, The Courier-Journal, "Santa Anita Derby winner Justify moves to top of 2018 Kentucky Derby Media Poll," 9 Apr. 2018
The company took a first-mover advantage last year by investing in facial scanners and continues to place orders for more units.

— don reisinger, Fortune, "Here's Why Apple's Face ID Has a Two-Year Advantage Over Android Alternatives," 20 Mar. 2018
Their work identified both the money movers and, through them, a network of drug trafficking cells across the country, according to authorities.

— greg moran, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Massive money laundering, drug network taken down by federal authorities," 8 Mar. 2018
Other movers The Siberian husky and Australian shepherd have jumped into the top 20 in the last decade.

— CBS News, "Top U.S. dog breeds: Labs lead, French bulldogs leap in popularity," 28 Mar. 2018
Other movers The Siberian husky and Australian shepherd have jumped into the top 20 in the last decade.

— jennifer peltz, chicagotribune.com, "Labs still the favorite dog in U.S., but French bulldogs surge in popularity," 28 Mar. 2018
For a second consecutive year, movers-out outpaced those estimated to be moving into the city from other parts of the state and country.

— jennifer larino, NOLA.com, "Is New Orleans' population growth slowing down?," 27 Mar. 2018
When a mover responds to an email invitation, key details of their move are already filled out.

— josh barbanel, WSJ, "Moving Into a New Apartment? There’s an App for That," 14 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of mover

14th century

MOVER Defined for English Language Learners

mover

noun

Definition of mover for English Language Learners

: someone or something that moves in a certain way
: a machine that moves people or things from one place to another
: a person or company that moves furniture and other possessions from one home or place of business to another