Elevator

Pronunciation: /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

Definitions of elevator

noun a mechanical device used for raising or lowering people or goods to different levels within a building

Example Sentences

A1 I took the elevator to the third floor.

A2 The elevator in our building is always out of order.

B1 The elevator was crowded with people rushing to get to work.

B2 I pressed the button for the elevator to come to my floor.

C1 The elevator in the hotel was glass-enclosed with a view of the city.

C2 The elevator music in the office building was surprisingly soothing.

Examples of elevator in a Sentence

formal The elevator in the building was out of order, so we had to take the stairs.

informal Let's take the elevator instead of climbing all those stairs.

slang I'll meet you by the elevator, don't take too long.

figurative His career was on an upward trajectory, like an elevator going to the top floor.

Grammatical Forms of elevator

• past tense: elevated
• plural: elevators
• comparative: more elevated
• superlative: most elevated
• present tense: elevates
• future tense: will elevate
• perfect tense: has elevated
• continuous tense: is elevating
• singular: elevator
• positive degree: elevated
• infinitive: to elevate
• gerund: elevating
• participle: elevating

Origin and Evolution of elevator

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elevator' originated from the Latin word 'elevare' which means 'to lift up'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'elevator' was first used in the 17th century to refer to a device used for lifting or raising objects. Over time, the word evolved to specifically refer to a vertical transportation device used for moving people or goods between floors in a building.