people mover
Americannoun
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any of various forms of mass transit, as moving sidewalks or automated driverless vehicles, used for transporting people along limited, fixed routes, as around airports or congested urban areas.
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any vehicle that transports people quickly from one destination to another.
noun
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any of various automated forms of transport for large numbers of passengers over short distances, such as a moving pavement, driverless cars, etc
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another name for multipurpose vehicle
Etymology
Origin of people mover
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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People love spending on their pets, so that helps, too.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
People love ramps for their distinctive flavor profile—savory, funky, intense—but also their versatility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
"People love them so much, they can't believe that other people haven't heard of them," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Rogers: People love experiences more than buying things.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
People love to say, “Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll eat for a lifetime.”
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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