Meaning of the word escalator in English

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escalator

US /ˈes.kə.leɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈes.kə.leɪ.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a moving staircase consisting of a circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, which conveys people between the floors of a public building.

Example:
Take the escalator to the second floor.
The mall has several escalators for easy access.
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