earthmover

noun

earth·​mov·​er ˈərth-ˌmü-vər How to pronounce earthmover (audio)
: a machine (such as a bulldozer) for excavating, pushing, or transporting large quantities of earth (as in roadbuilding)
earthmoving
ˈərth-ˌmü-viŋ How to pronounce earthmover (audio)
noun or adjective

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So far, fences have gone up and earthmovers are clearing the ground for the project. — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 Rescuers use an earthmover to carry a flooding victim to safety Wednesday along the Trishuli River in Nepal's Nuwakot district. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 After a few minutes, a large earthmover began clattering up the mountain toward the blast site. — Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2026 Yellow earthmovers had been strategically positioned for the cameras. — John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earthmover

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earthmover was in 1879

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“Earthmover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthmover. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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