escalator

[US]/'eskəleɪtə/
[UK]/'ɛskə'letɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. moving staircase

Phrases & Collocations

ride the escalator

Example Sentences

She took the escalator to the second floor.

The escalator in the shopping mall is out of order.

He prefers taking the stairs over the escalator.

The crowded escalator moved slowly during rush hour.

Children should be supervised when using the escalator.

The escalator suddenly stopped, causing a brief panic.

There was a long line of people waiting for the escalator.

She tripped and fell while getting off the escalator.

The escalator is moving in the opposite direction today.

Please hold the handrail while riding the escalator.

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