chairlift

noun

chair·​lift ˈcher-ˌlift How to pronounce chairlift (audio)
: a motor-driven conveyor consisting of a series of seats suspended from a cable and used for transporting skiers or sightseers up or down a long slope or mountainside

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From a historic theme park with neon signs in Denver to a mountaintop amusement park in a hot springs town, here’s 10 amusement parks to explore in Colorado this summer for some thrills after the snow has melted and the chairlifts have stopped running. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 If that’s not enough terrain, Silverton Mountain also offers heli-bumps from the top of the chairlift. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025 The video of the chairlift was taken by Marcus Morgan at Paliades Tahoe on Friday. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025 Each pass includes unlimited access to bumper boats on West Lake, scenic chairlift rides and the Wrecktangle ninja course along with three uses on the bungee trampoline, one ride on the Rocky Mountain Coaster and one session on the go-karts. The Summit Daily, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chairlift

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First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chairlift was in 1936

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“Chairlift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chairlift. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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