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

In May 2024, a for sale sign goes up outside the window, and soon the couch is gone, with Ivy seen lying on the bare floor waiting for the movers, while the little girl, now able to stand on her own, stares out the window at the world passing by. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025

Once in the new home, the movers went to install the new washing machine and did not know how to shut the water off, causing a leak. —Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025

Some of the early movers include: DaVita expects its full-year earnings to miss analysts' expectations. —Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

Corporate news Some of the biggest stock movers on Thursday include: Oualcomm topped earnings estimates on strong smartphone demand, but its licensing revenues missed forecasts. —Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mover

• mover and shaker
• people mover
• prime mover

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