elevator


noun

  • A machine that moves people or things up and down in a building.
  • Something that helps raise or lift things up.


Synonym

  • lift

Sentences

  • The elevator took us to the playground on the roof.
  • I pressed the button to call the elevator.
  • We waited for the elevator to arrive.
  • The elevator doors opened with a ding.
  • I love riding the elevator with my family.

Word Explanation:

  • An elevator is a machine that carries people or things up and down between floors in a building. You press a button to call it.

Word in hindi

लिफ्ट

lift

Other variations in hindi

  • ऊपर जाने वाली मशीन upar jaane wali machine
  • लिफ्ट lift

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'elevator' mean?

An elevator is a machine that moves people or things up and down between different floors in a building.

How do you pronounce 'elevator'?

You say 'elevator' like this: eh-luh-vay-ter.

What is the origin of the word 'elevator'?

The word 'elevator' comes from the Latin word 'elevare', which means 'to raise up'.

What is the meaning of 'elevator' in Bengali?

The word 'elevator' in Bengali is 'এলিভেটর' (Elibeṭar).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Elevators can move up to 1,000 feet per minute! That's faster than a cheetah runs!

Proverb

Up and down like an elevator, life has its ups and downs.

Quote

"The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs, one step at a time." - Joe Girard

Mini blog:

The Magic Elevator

Have you ever been in an elevator? It’s like a little room that goes up and down, just like a magic box!

When you step inside, you can feel the excitement as the doors close. “Ding!” goes the bell when you reach your floor. You might see numbers light up, counting down or up, just like a race!

Elevators help us reach high places, like the top of a tall building, where you can see the whole city!

Next time you ride one, imagine it’s a spaceship zooming through the sky. What adventures await you at the top?