Word Games Pro Dictionary

paternoster

noun

a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each…

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor

Scroll to Top