Word
mover
US/ˈmuvɝ/
UK/mˈuːvɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or a company that helps you move your furniture and boxes to a new home. They usually drive a large truck and do the heavy lifting for you.
n. a person or business entity engaged in the professional transport of household or office goods between locations.
Examples
“We hired a professional mover to help us with the heavy sofa.”
“The movers arrived early in the morning to load the truck and ensure we could reach the new house by noon.”
“While some families prefer to pack their own belongings to save money, hiring a full-service mover can significantly reduce the physical strain and logistical complexity of a long-distance relocation.”
Examples
simple
“We hired a professional mover to help us with the heavy sofa.”
contextual
“The movers arrived early in the morning to load the truck and ensure we could reach the new house by noon.”
complex
“While some families prefer to pack their own belongings to save money, hiring a full-service mover can significantly reduce the physical strain and logistical complexity of a long-distance relocation.”
Usage
Often used in the plural when referring to the crew or the company as a whole.
Etymology
From move + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
01. needle mover
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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