moving staircase

American  

[moo-ving stair-keys] / ˈmu vɪŋ ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /

noun

1. a less common term for escalator.

---

moving staircase British  

noun

1. less common terms for escalator

---

Etymology

Origin of moving staircase

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The next phase of a major Metro escalator replacement program begins Monday in downtown Washington as construction crews begin replacing the moving staircases at the Gallery Place station after more than four decades of use.

From Washington Post

The days of a motor-driven moving staircase may be quietly coming to an end, Chance said.

From Washington Times

In April, the transit authority plans to start rehabilitating another 89 of the moving staircases.

From Washington Post

Laura and her daughters would take the escalator, marveling at the moving staircase, she teasing them that this might be the ladder Jacob saw with angels moving up and down to heaven.

From Literature

Lavin said that once the man approached the top of the escalator, his wheelchair tumbled down the moving staircase, which suddenly halted.

From Washington Post