Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elevator car
noun
/ˈɛl.ɪ.veɪ.tər kɑr/
Definition
An elevator car is a compartment that moves between floors in a building to transport people or goods.
Examples
- The elevator car smoothly ascended to the tenth floor.
- We waited for the elevator car to arrive before stepping inside.
- The freight elevator car is larger to accommodate heavy loads.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to the part of an elevator system that holds passengers or cargo.
Synonyms
- lift
- elevator compartment
- carriage
