moving van

noun

1. a large truck or trailer used for transporting furnishings from one residence or office to another.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moving van¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

"He once tried to get out of a moving van because he didn't want to go," said Joe's mum, Helen.

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Outside, clubhouse workers filled two huge tractor trailers bound for Dodger Stadium and an oversize moving van with equipment headed for Japan.

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As the hour for the moving van’s arrival approached, Merritt called around for support.

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A woman who died after falling from a moving van had acted intentionally, an inquest has heard.

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A foul odor emanating from a moving van parked in a Mid-City neighborhood Thursday led authorities to a dead body in the back of a U-Haul truck, police said.

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