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service elevator

American  

noun

  1. an elevator for the use of servants and delivery people and for carrying large items.


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They directed him off to the side and behind doors that led to a service elevator.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2025

Authorities said Craig got into a service elevator and swiped her access card.

From Washington Post Feb. 10, 2023

He entered a service elevator and found himself standing beside Le Corbusier, the famous French architect, who was helping to lead the project.

From New York Times Sep. 10, 2022

On Saturday, ABC 7 Chicago reported that tourists had to go up to the 95th floor in a service elevator operated by building employees while the investigation and maintenance continued.

From Seattle Times Nov. 19, 2018

The maitre d’ pulled sacks of potatoes and onions out of the service elevator and climbed in himself.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

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