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

However, The Athletic went with a slightly different approach, making an analytical model to highlight the biggest movers of the offseason. —Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025

Earlier this year, major moving companies including Allied Van Lines and U-Haul found in separate surveys that the gap between inbound and outbound residents in Florida was narrowing, with a potential balancing of the two categories of residential movers not far off. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025

Another false belief is that daring thieves stole the pieces on behalf of a wealthy mover and shaker who is holding the art somewhere in a private collection. —Kc Baker, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Sweden’s Saab, France’s Thales, and Britain’s BAE Systems also crowded the top of Stoxx 600 movers. —Jenni Reid,chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Mar. 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