Escalator

/ˈɛskɐlˌe‍ɪtɐ/

/ˈɛskəˌɫeɪtɝ/

Escalator

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

synonyms : moving staircase

moving stairway

a clause in a contract that provides for an increase or a decrease in wages or prices or benefits etc. depending on certain conditions (as a change in the cost of living index)

synonyms : escalator clause

Examples

1. Nowadays, escalators come in all shapes and sizes.

2. Say escalator. -

3. Escalators are common in shopping malls or shopping centers and department stores.

4. Globally, people ride escalators about 90 billion times each year.

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