ski lift

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.

ski lift

noun

1. any of various devices for carrying skiers up a slope, such as a chairlift

Word History and Origins

Origin of ski lift¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

He and countless others who had tuned in via social media beheld the flames with awe as they silhouetted a seemingly doomed ski lift terminal.

From Los Angeles Times

In all, the resort had one, unessential ski lift damaged, while a few ski patrol and maintenance shacks burned down.

From Los Angeles Times

One video from Mountain High showed flames burning through a ski lift area.

From Los Angeles Times

A live camera feed from Mountain High Resort showed flames burning through a ski lift area.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s weak on his right side and carefully gripped the safety bar on the ski lift.

From Seattle Times