Chairlift (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 chairlift creaked and groaned as it climbed the steep mountain slope, carrying skiers to the top of the slope.
- Skiers and snowboarders filled the chairlift, eager to hit the fresh powder on the mountain's upper trails.
- Riders disembarked from the chairlift at the mountain's summit, stunned by the breathtaking view of the valley below.
- The chairlift was closed for maintenance, forcing resort visitors to take the gondola ride to the top.
- Snowflakes gently fell on the chairlift as it made its slow ascent up the mountain, filling the skiers with a sense of calm.