"elevator" meaning in English

See elevator in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɛləveɪtə/, /ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-elevator.wav [UK] Forms: elevator [singular], elevators [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An elevator is a machine that moves people and goods up and down between floors of a building. Tags: US Synonyms: lift
    Sense id: simple-elevator-en-noun-50gc~KYB
  2. A grain elevator is a building that is used to store wheat, corn, or other grains.
    Sense id: simple-elevator-en-noun-WaHlEqFv
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