ladder
noun
a structure of wood, metal, or rope, commonly consisting of two sidepieces between which a series of bars or rungs are set at suitable distances, forming a means of climbing up or down.
ladders
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pluralof ladder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof ladder (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
laddernouna structure of wood, metal, or rope, commonly consisting of two sidepieces between which a series of bars or rungs are set at suitable distances, forming a means of climbing up or down.
Example Sentences
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Much of the focus on AI’s impact on work has highlighted jobs—how corporate ladders will be structured and how staff might be reduced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
CD ladders allow you to buy 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-year CDs, so that you have one maturing every year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
The city is recommending “tamper-resistant steel cages around the units,” locking all exterior ladders and setting up motion-activated security cameras that would immediately notify business owners or landlords about unauthorized rooftop activity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Some species may have acted as fire ladders, helping flames move through the landscape while also crowding out and smothering other vegetation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
“You’ll have to get those ladders off the stage, or I’ll never get these birds under control,” said Mr. Popper.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
