He developed an efficient system for movement of raw materials to the factory. studying the movements of the planets We wore loose clothes to allow for easier movement. the graceful movements of a dancer The police have been keeping a careful record of his movements. There's a movement afoot to rename the town. a book about the history of the civil rights movement They joined the antiwar movement. See More
Recent Examples on the WebEarlier this summer, Kate's hair reached the middle of her back, with subtle layers for movement and volume. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 This is why the enthusiasm for this fringe procedure explains the playbook for the movement at large.WIRED, 6 Sep. 2022 But the shift will be a change for an environmental movement that has spent decades learning to block, not to build. Shannon Osaka, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 The safety features include two full-length safety rods with J-hooks for efficient movement, two adjustable weight bar safety catches, and four floor anchors for optional mounting. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2022 The stiff west and northwest wind created good conditions statewide for bird movement. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Start by reaching your arms straight out, one at a time, then lift each leg, squeezing your glutes for a smooth movement. Brett Williams, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 Southlake, in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, has been ground zero for this movement in Texas, and Southlake activist Jolyn Potenza presented a petition with 317 names to the board calling for a stop to the curriculum revision. Edward Mckinley, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Aug. 2022 Behind these small, but notable, victories is renewed popular support among Americans for the labor movement: Seventy-one percent of Americans approve of unions, matching a 53-year high, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday. Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Time Traveler
The first known use of movement was in the 14th century