Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escalator
noun
/ˈɛskəˌleɪtər/
Definition
A moving staircase that carries people between floors of a building.
Examples
- The mall featured a large escalator connecting the first and second floors.
- He stood on the escalator, watching the shoppers as they passed by.
- Every morning, I take the escalator to the office on the 10th floor.
Meaning
A mechanical device consisting of a conveyor belt-like staircase that automatically transports people up or down between different levels.
Synonyms
- moving stairs
- mechanical staircase
- lift
