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Definition of «escalator»

An escalator is a moving staircase that consists of a series of connected steps that move in a continuous loop. It is typically found in public buildings such as shopping malls, airports and train stations, and allows people to easily travel between different levels without having to use the stairs or elevators. The word "escalator" comes from the Latin word "escalare," which means "to climb."

Usage examples

  1. I took the escalator to the second floor of the shopping mall.
  2. Please be careful while stepping onto the escalator to avoid any accidents.
  3. The escalator was out of order, so we had to use the stairs.
  4. She stood on the right side of the escalator to let people pass on the left.
  5. The children were excited to ride the long, moving staircase of the escalator.
  6. The airport had multiple escalators to help passengers quickly reach their gates.
  7. I forgot my bag on the escalator and had to go back to retrieve it.
  8. During rush hour, the escalators were crowded with commuters rushing to catch their trains.
  9. The shopping center had an elevator as well as multiple escalators for easy access to different levels.
  10. He used the escalator as a shortcut to get to the opposite end of the train station.

Phrases with «escalator»

Sentences with «escalator»

  • Davies was asked, why he thought the things going on around Newcastle — the dimming of streetlights and the switching off of escalators in the city's underground train network — represents a «quiet revolution»? (climate-resistance.org)
  • Unfortunately, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that there were about 11,000 injuries on escalators in 2007, mostly from falls. (verywellfamily.com)
  • In this voyeuristic photography series by David Katzenstein, the subjects are captured on a busy set of escalators in a New York City shopping mall. (creativeboom.com)
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