moving van
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of moving van
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"He once tried to get out of a moving van because he didn't want to go," said Joe's mum, Helen.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025
Later that year on Las Ramblas, in Barcelona, a white moving van.
From Slate ● Jan. 7, 2025
Then, a few days later, a moving van arrived unannounced to remove the center’s only fridge and the shelter was closed.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
The solution: Rent a truck or moving van for a few hours.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2022
The next day, after Cheetah left for work, a moving van pulled up to the house.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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