escalator
0 antonyms and opposites of escalator, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A moving staircase made of a continuous loop of steps that carries people between floors.
How to use escalator
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Coined around 1900 from Latin ē- ("out of") plus scala ("ladder") plus the agent suffix -tor — originally a trademark for the moving-stair device before becoming a generic word.
Full origin of escalator →Frequently asked questions
What does “escalator” mean?
The word “escalator” means a moving staircase made of a continuous loop of steps that carries people between floors. In plain terms, a moving set of stairs that carries people up or down automatically.
How do you pronounce “escalator”?
“Escalator” is pronounced EHS-kuh-lay-tuh (/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “escalator” in a sentence?
Here is “escalator” used in a sentence: “They took the escalator up to the second floor of the mall.”
What part of speech is “escalator”?
“Escalator” is a noun.
Where does the word “escalator” come from?
The word “escalator” dates back to around 1900 and comes from Latin. Coined around 1900 from Latin ē- ("out of") plus scala ("ladder") plus the agent suffix -tor — originally a trademark for the moving-stair device before becoming a generic word.