move-out
noun
an act or instance of vacating a living or working place.
move-out
American
[moov-aut]
/ ˈmuvˌaʊt /
noun
move out
British
verb
Etymology
Origin of move-out
Noun use of verb phrase move out
Example Sentences
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“And when he was ready to move out, she gave it to him as a move-out, first-home type gift, because she didn’t need it.”
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
There is footage of the highly choreographed move-in and move-out process that happens every four years when a new first family moves into the White House.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
Extending the lease beyond March 19, the original move-out date, was a major error on Jovanovic’s part; it allowed Airbnb to turn its back on the dispute.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2023
The tenants suing GHP Management “believe that many of defendants’ move-out charges were bogus,” according to the preliminary approval motion filed with the court on June 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
If you fail to make it clear in your letter that the point is to give notice to your landlord, then they could have a cause of action against you upon your move-out.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Mar. 31, 2018
But when rents spiked after the pandemic, the East Lansing native watched longtime friends in the area move out of town.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
In May, she finally told her mother to move out.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Commodity traders often profit when prices in different regions and at different times move out of whack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The BBC understands at least one further family has had to move out for renovation works.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
She played because they had to move out of the home they loved.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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