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escalator Synonyms

Another word for escalator

Choosing another word for escalator depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, designed to convey people between the floors of a building.

Usage Example

"We decided to take the moving staircase to the third floor of the shopping mall instead of waiting for the crowded elevator."

Strongest
moving staircase
moving stairway

• noun (Context 2)

A clause in a contract or lease providing for periodic automatic upward or downward adjustments of prices, wages, or other payments in response to changing economic conditions.

Usage Example

"The workers' union successfully negotiated a cost-of-living escalator clause in their new multi-year contract."

Strongest
escalator clause
escalation clause

• Nearby Words

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escalate
escalation
escalator
escalatory
escalope
escapable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Escalator. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/escalator
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