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movers

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmuvɝz// UK //mˈuːvəz// movers

n. people or a company you hire to help you move your furniture and boxes to a new home.

n. individuals or a commercial entity employed to transport household or office goods during a relocation.


SIMPLE

We hired professional movers to help us with the heavy sofa.

CONTEXTUAL

The movers arrived early in the morning to pack the fragile glassware and load the truck for the cross-country trip.

COMPLEX

While some choose to rent a van and handle the labor themselves, hiring professional movers often mitigates the risk of damaging expensive furniture during the transition to a new residence.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural form when referring to the people doing the work or the company itself.

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