Synonyms for

Elevator

Verb / ˈelʌˌveɪtɜ: / Another word for elevator — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a platform or compartment that moves up and down in a building and is used to carry people or goods

Synonyms & similar words

lift lift hoist escalator conveyance dumbwaiter winch pulley gondola bucket

Synonyms by register

Formal

lift hoist elevator car

Informal

lift the box the cage

Literary

ascender descender

Antonyms

stairs ladder escalator steps ground floor basement

Common collocations

  • elevator shaft
  • elevator music
  • elevator pitch
  • elevator doors
  • elevator operator
  • elevator button
  • elevator ride

Word family

noun elevator
verb elevate
adjective elevated
adverb elevatedly

Usage note

While 'lift' is a common synonym, especially in British English, 'elevator' is standard in American English. Be mindful of context when using informal synonyms like 'the box'.

Example sentences

  1. I took the elevator to the fourth floor.
  2. The elevator doors opened and we stepped inside.
  3. The elevator was out of order, so we had to take the stairs.
  4. The elevator operator greeted us with a smile.
  5. The elevator was so crowded that we had to wait for the next one.

Quotes

  • I'm not afraid of heights, I'm afraid of falling. I'm not afraid of the dark, I'm afraid of what's in it. I'm not afraid of love, I'm afraid of not being loved back. And I'm not afraid of the elevator, I'm afraid of the moment it loses power.
  • If you're going to get stuck in an elevator anytime soon, bring a Sudoku book.
  • I've been stuck in an elevator before and somebody farted. It's not pleasant.

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