Aerial Funicular

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈɛriəl fjuˈnɪkjələr/

Definitions of aerial funicular

noun a type of transportation system that uses cables to transport passengers up and down steep inclines or mountainsides

Example Sentences

A1 I rode the aerial funicular to the top of the mountain.

A2 The aerial funicular provided a breathtaking view of the city below.

B1 The aerial funicular was a popular tourist attraction in the area.

B2 The aerial funicular was a convenient way to access the ski slopes.

C1 The engineering marvel of the aerial funicular impressed even the most seasoned travelers.

C2 The aerial funicular was a feat of modern technology, seamlessly transporting passengers to the summit.

Examples of aerial funicular in a Sentence

formal The aerial funicular provides a scenic ride up the mountain for tourists.

informal Let's take the aerial funicular up to the top for some great views.

slang The aerial funicular is like a cool sky train taking us up the mountain.

figurative Riding the aerial funicular feels like ascending to new heights in life.

Grammatical Forms of aerial funicular

past tense

rode

plural

aerial funiculars

comparative

more aerial

superlative

most aerial

present tense

rides

future tense

will ride

perfect tense

has ridden

continuous tense

is riding

singular

aerial funicular

positive degree

aerial funicular

infinitive

to ride

gerund

riding

participle

ridden

Origin and Evolution of aerial funicular

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'aerial funicular' originated from the combination of the words 'aerial' meaning relating to the air or sky, and 'funicular' meaning a cable railway, resulting in a term for a cable railway in the air.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe cable railways or tramways that operated in the air, the term 'aerial funicular' has evolved to also include modern aerial tramways and gondolas that transport passengers or cargo through the air.