plural elevators
US
1
: a machine used for carrying people and things to different levels in a building
We took/rode the elevator to the 10th floor.
called also (British) lift
2
: a tall building for storing grain
called also grain elevator
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“Elevator.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/elevator. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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