chairlift

noun

chair·​lift ˈcher-ˌlift How to pronounce chairlift (audio)
: a motor-driven conveyor consisting of a series of seats suspended from a cable and used for transporting skiers or sightseers up or down a long slope or mountainside

Examples of chairlift in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The resort offers a wide array of fall amenities including an indoor waterpark, the Family Adventure Park, a day spa, scenic chairlift rides, two superb golf courses, delectable dining experiences, shopping and recreation options, hiking and mountain biking experiences, as well as escape rooms. Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Hotel La Palma’s Da Gioia at Marina Piccola is one of Thayer’s favorites and Strong likes the family setting and unpretentious service at Bagno di Tiberio, which is a short distance from Marina Grande. Ride the scenic chairlift. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024 The new chairlifts and snow-making guns run entirely on solar power; Taos Ski Valley even has an electric snow cat. Candice Rainey, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023 The avalanche occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. local time, at the Lee Canyon Ski Area above the Sherwood chairlift affecting the Black Jack, High Roller, and Keno trails, the resort said Monday in a news release. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chairlift 

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Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chairlift was in 1936

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“Chairlift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairlift. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

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