elevator

[el-uh-vey-ter] / ˈɛl əˌveɪ tər /

NOUN

lift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

escalator

STRONG

conveyor dumbwaiter hoist

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The elevator display reads "433", the number of metres below ground.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This artistic neverland is crystallized in the apartment building that has music pouring out of every floor when Ali rides the elevator.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Women in green scrubs and hairnets were lined up to greet her as her stretcher rolled out of the elevator.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Others have been trapped inside the elevator mid-blackout for hours.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I found out about that weird elevator too.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton