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escalator

[es-kuh-ley-ter] / ˈɛs kəˌleɪ tər /
NOUN
moving staircase
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Climbing up stairs was like walking up an escalator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

An escalator by the entrance will transport guests to the experiences below.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Before boarding an escalator, one must pass a gargantuan wrap-around ad big enough to sport the film’s entire cast, including supporting players Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

"It's a good plan," Mark Deering, 33, said of the escalator project, after they all made it to the bottom.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

We took the escalator down into the station and walked to the ticket machine.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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