ski lift

American

noun

a conveyance that carries skiers up the side of a slope, consisting typically of a series of chairs suspended from an endless cable driven by motors.

ski lift British

noun

any of various devices for carrying skiers up a slope, such as a chairlift

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Etymology

Origin of ski lift

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Angelotta was last seen Dec. 25, 2021, heading up a ski lift at the resort, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

One video from Mountain High showed flames burning through a ski lift area.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024

He’s weak on his right side and carefully gripped the safety bar on the ski lift.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024

"We almost managed to open twice," says Michael Kegel, who runs the ski lift company.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

But this winter season, Rüschegg's T-bar ski lift has not once been open.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

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