Chair Lift (Noun)
Meaning
A ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The resort offered a chair lift that provided stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys as it climbed to the top of the peak.
- To reach the intermediate trails, skiers rode the chair lift from the base area to the mid-mountain station.
- Sightseers who didn't ski could still enjoy the mountain scenery by taking a ride on the chair lift to the summit.
- During peak season, skiers often waited in long lines to ride the chair lift, but the resort staff worked hard to minimize delays.
- From the chair lift, skiers could access a variety of trails ranging from gentle groomers to steep black diamond runs.