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dumbwaiter n

Dumbwaiter means a small lift or elevator used to carry food, dishes, or other goods between floors. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of dumbwaiter

  • a small lift or elevator used to carry food, dishes, or other goods between floors

Usage examples of dumbwaiter

An old dumbwaiter connected the kitchen to the dining room.

The waiter sent the soup upstairs in the dumbwaiter.

The building's dumbwaiter was too narrow for a large tray.

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