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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The website published video of Osment, wearing his ski helmet backward, allegedly holding up the line for a ski lift.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2025

At least 30 people are reported to have been injured, 17 of whom seriously, after a ski lift collapsed in northern Spain.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025

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

Two minutes later, the station reported, the ski lift stopped running and she was left alone, cold and without a phone or light.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2024

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