chairlift

noun

chair·​lift ˈcher-ˌlift 

: 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

Examples of chairlift in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And since 2024, Deer Valley has added 100 new ski runs, 10 new chairlifts, and a 10-passenger gondola. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025

Originally known as Tod Mountain, the ski resort began with just the Burfield Lodge and a chairlift in the early 1960s, according to the official website. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025

Premier parking a stone’s throw from the chairlifts, exclusive member events and first-shot privileges on lessons and demos round out the list of VIP benefits. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 Dec. 2025

The resort also features lodging, chairlift sky rides, a Nordic spa, an annual wellness retreat and dining options. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chairlift

• adrift
• airlift
• facelift
• festschrift
• forklift
• gearshift
• makeshift
• redshift
• sealift
• snowdrift
• spendthrift
• clift