elevator
Translation
elevator
Examples
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
A grain elevator stores large amounts of grain.
A grain elevator stores large amounts of grain.
Grammar Patterns
take the elevator to ((floor)) common usage pattern We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lift (especially in British English)
Etymology
From Latin 'elevare' (to lift up) + the agent suffix '-or'. An elevator is something that elevates.
Memory Tips
An 'elevator' is a machine that 'elevates' you (lifts you up).