mover

noun

mov·​er ˈmü-vər How to pronounce mover (audio)
: 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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That’s why the level of the national debt, $36 trillion and counting, similarly wouldn’t be a mover of Treasury yields in either direction. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 That latter deal is far enough off, though, that the Red Wings can consider going after Byram, who might not be a big-bodied defensive stopper but is a fluid puck mover who could fit well with Seider. Max Bultman, New York Times, 22 May 2025 The coastal region continues to attract out-of-state movers thanks to its affordability and access to nature. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025 Anticipation filled the air Monday as a team of professional movers, overseen by a Chinese official from the mausoleum site museum, unscrewed the final bolts from blue shipping containers containing the artifacts. Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mover

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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 28 May. 2025.

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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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