Elevator (noun)

A device used for transporting people or goods vertically, consisting of a compartment that is raised and lowered in a vertical shaft by cables and pulleys.

Origin:

From middle english elevatour, from old french elevateur, from latin elevatōrem, agent noun of elevō ("lift up"), from ex ("up") + levō ("lighten").

Examples:

1. He took the elevator to the top floor.
2. The elevator broke down and stranded them between floors.
3. Press the button to call the elevator.
4. He was afraid of elevators.
5. The elevator doors opened and they stepped inside.