1. plural of liftman; elevator operators
Usage: British

Examples

• The old department store employed several liftmen to operate the manual elevators.
• Modern buildings rarely need liftmen since elevators are now automated.
• The liftmen wore smart uniforms and greeted customers politely.
• Before automatic elevators, liftmen were essential workers in tall buildings.
• The hotel’s vintage elevator still requires one of the trained liftmen to operate it.