ski lift

American  

noun

1. 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.

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ski lift British  

noun

1. 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

For outdoor adventure enthusiasts, there is also a new dock with concrete pilings, boat and jet ski lifts, and vinyl bulkhead that are situated on a 75 x 160 waterfront lot.

From MarketWatch

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

Last weekend, a 12-year-old girl was caught on video dangling from a Mammoth ski lift dozens of feet above the ground.

From Los Angeles Times

An Australian woman has died after becoming trapped in a ski lift at a resort in central Japan, officials have said.

From BBC

He also won the concessions contract for Yosemite National Park, which included operating hotels, campgrounds and ski lifts.

From The Wall Street Journal