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

Bowman may shop for help in goal, another scoring winger, a puck mover with speed who can retrieve and outlet in a hurry and a healthy dose of youth. —Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 18 June 2025

Four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell co-hosted the evening, wearing Todd Snyder, naturally, seated alongside a long table of movers, shakers, and creatives who help shape the Nashville scene. —Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 June 2025

Are any of the movers in her catalog this week unexpected to you for how big (or how small) their gains were? —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 June 2025

For early movers, this presents a massive opportunity. —Nick Brown, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

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
• approver
• 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