moving van
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of moving van
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"As the moving van was pulling into the road, we were told by a friend to cancel immediately because two other groups were already waiting," Warr said.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Later that year on Las Ramblas, in Barcelona, a white moving van.
From Slate ● Jan. 7, 2025
The bartender recalled a time when he was moving to a new apartment right after receiving his driver’s license; he was nervous to drive the large moving van, so Yeager offered to drive for him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
Before loading your moving van, read “The Displacements,” by Bruce Holsinger.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2022
Okay, I'm out there messing around and that's when I see the moving van.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
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