ski lift

noun
1.
a conveyance that carries skiers up the side of a slope, consisting typically of a series of chairs suspended from an endless cable driven by motors.
Origin
1935-40
Examples from the web for ski lift
  • The thought of getting on and off the ski lift with a snowboard can be daunting.
  • Resort guests enjoy discounted rates for ski lift tickets, and skiing and snowboarding slopes are minutes away.
  • The main ski lift is right across the street and the main shopping district is within walking distance.
  • The hotel offers packages that include ski lift tickets to local resorts or rounds of golf at one of several local golf courses.
  • The ski lift had apparently been in operation for one ski season prior to this date.
  • The operation of the ski lift will not be affected by this final rule.
British Dictionary definitions for ski lift

ski lift

noun
1.
any of various devices for carrying skiers up a slope, such as a chairlift