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

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Accessible amenities at the park include a chairlift for accessing the head spring at the north entrance, wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and grills, and wheelchair access on the tram for tubers. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024 For a unique touch, Sweden’s Land of the Northern Lights trip features a chairlift to Mount Nuolja for spectacular aurora views and a gourmet dinner. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The fire, which has charred 49,000 acres in the Angeles National Forest, exploded in size late Tuesday, burning homes and sending flames barreling through the trees toward Mountain High’s chairlifts. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024 Other highlights include Wheeler Peak and explore Red River and perhaps end your journey in Angel Fire with a scenic chairlift ride. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chairlift 

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 19 Nov. 2024.

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