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

The people movers are a top complaint among passengers who frequently use Dulles. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 29 July 2026

That appears to be, in other words, the AI market repeating the old steel dynamic where America won the first-mover story but China eventually won on volume. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Their competitors spend those same years retrofitting and playing catch-up while early movers capture new markets. — Shiv Kaushik, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Atop the Oilers’ right side depth chart is puck mover Evan Bouchard. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 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