elevator
noun
el·e·va·tor
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Definition of elevator
1
: one that raises or lifts something up: such as
a
: an endless belt or chain conveyor with cleats, scoops, or buckets for raising material
b
: a cage or platform and its hoisting machinery for conveying people or things to different levels
c
: grain elevator
2
: a movable airfoil usually attached to the tailplane of an airplane for controlling pitch — see airplane illustration
Examples of elevator in a Sentence
We took the elevator to the 10th floor.
Recent Examples on the Web
From a day trip to Niagara Falls, to a touristy elevator to the top of the CN tower or a cool spin class…Toronto is a city full of things to do. — Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, "Toronto According to Exec Sherryl Clark," 7 Sep. 2019 The expansive six-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence encompasses 5,614+/- square feet and two stories, all of which is accessible by a private elevator. — Kelli Williams, The Denver Post, "Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own stunning new construction at the base of Vail Mountain," 22 Aug. 2019 At the dock, workers unloaded containers stowed with 52,000 chicken breasts, ground beef for 33,000 hamburgers, dough for 123,000 cookies, 18 concrete foundation footers, a tractor-trailer and a construction elevator. — Author: Richard Read, Anchorage Daily News, "Meet the icebreaker Polar Star, the neglected stepchild of the U.S. military industrial complex," 17 Aug. 2019 Striking views from decks on two levels and a glass elevator are among the amenities. — Michael Kolomatsky, New York Times, "The Most Popular Listings of July," 15 Aug. 2019 Zoom to the top of this downtown landmark — 553 feet high — in a glass elevator in 40 seconds flat. — Rosemary Mcclure, latimes.com, "Things to do in Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge and other ways to scare yourself silly," 7 July 2019 Currently used as storage space, the home's builders saved a column for future owners to add a two-stop elevator if needed. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "Hot Property: This $875K Center Grove home offers a picture-perfect view of the Indy skyline," 5 July 2019 There, after a 50-second elevator, visitors can experience the MahaNakhon Glass Tray, a transparent observation deck that cantilevers more than 1,000 feet in the air, undoubtedly serving up the best views of downtown Bangkok. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "‘Glass tray’ observation deck now open in Thailand’s tallest building," 11 Dec. 2018 Later in the video, officers are seen lifting Johnson and walking him toward a nearby elevator. — P.r. Lockhart, Vox, "Disturbing video shows Mesa police officers brutally beating an unarmed man," 6 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'elevator.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for elevator
elevator
noun
English Language Learners Definition of elevator
US
: a machine used for carrying people and things to different levels in a building
: a tall building for storing grain
See the full definition for elevator in the English Language Learners Dictionary
elevator
noun
el·e·va·tor
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Kids Definition of elevator
1
: a floor or little room that can be raised or lowered for carrying people or goods from one level to another
2
: a device (as an endless belt) for raising material
3
: grain elevator
elevator
noun
el·e·va·tor
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Medical Definition of elevator
1
: a dental instrument for removing teeth or the roots of teeth which cannot be gripped with a forceps
2
: a surgical instrument for raising a depressed part (as a bone) or for separating contiguous parts
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