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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

But there’s no denying that until paparazzi began staking out her San Fernando Valley home last year, documenting any evidence of cardboard boxes or moving vans, she didn’t have the job opportunities she has now.

From Los Angeles Times

A woman has died after falling from a moving van in Wakefield.

From BBC

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

There are certain to-dos to check off your list when moving to any new city: collect free boxes, book a moving van, change your address at the post office.

From Seattle Times