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US/ˈmuː.vər/
UK/ˈmuː.və/
a person whose job is to carry furniture and boxes from one home or office to another
In context
The movers carried the sofa up three flights of stairs.
We hired movers because we had too many heavy boxes.
The mover said the piano would cost extra to transport.
Words that go with mover
verb + noun
- hire moversRemember to hire movers a month early.
- call the moversI will call the movers tomorrow.
- tip the moversWe tipped the movers twenty dollars each.
adjective + noun
- professional moversProfessional movers wrapped every glass.
noun + noun
- mover and shakerShe is a mover and shaker in local business.
- furniture moverA furniture mover lifted the heavy desk with ease.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
furniture carrierCorrect: mover