English · Word Candidate

elevator

/ˈɛləˌveɪtə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: elevators · elevatoring · elevatored

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Anything that raises or uplifts.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bất cứ thứ gì nâng lên hoặc nâng đỡ

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Noun

Examples

And then the foaming flagons raised on high, with that best of all beverages, that elevator of spirits, that foaming sunshine, that grand and glorious brew of ale.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A permanent construction with a built-in platform or cab that can be raised and lowered, used to transport people and goods, as between different floors of a building.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một công trình cố định với nền tảng hoặc cabin có thể được nâng và hạ, dùng để vận chuyển người và hàng hóa

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NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To move in an elevator.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển bằng thang máy

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VerbRegister: informal

Examples

He elevatored up to the third floor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “elevator” mean?

Anything that raises or uplifts.

Is “elevator” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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