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

Multiple companies, including Microsoft and Pepsi, joined together to request the diesel-less freight movers. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026

The brands and executives establishing authority in the AI search layer today are building moats that will become progressively harder for late movers to cross. — Ohad Ben Artzi, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Intel is our biggest mover on the day, surging more than 13% to about $123 a share. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Green is a fluid mover at his size and excellent in pass protection. — Pj Green september 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

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
• 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