ladder

noun

lad·der ˈla-dər How to pronounce ladder (audio)

often attributive

: a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step

: something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use

especially : run sense 11a

: a series of usually ascending steps or stages : scale

climbing up the corporate ladder

ladderlike

ˈla-dər-ˌlīk How to pronounce ladder (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

He was moving up the corporate ladder. She worked her way up from the lowest rung on the economic ladder. She got a ladder in her stocking.

Recent Examples on the Web The lip mask features ingredients like vitamin C, coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru butter, and the lip balm is made up of the ladder two ingredients.

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Arnold slowly worked his way up the comedy ladder, spending much of the 1990s as a club comedian, before graduating to a touring act and then in the 2000s finding work as a television writer.

Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 In addition to looking very cool on someone's wall, this three-tier hanging plant ladder serves as a stylish propagation station for cuttings, with clear vials for monitoring root growth.

Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 The team, which values its ability to move players up the soccer ladder, sent Haitian international Ronaldo Damus, the MVP of the team’s title run, to Swedish club Sundsvall in March for a six-figure transfer fee.

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Hethcoat said Lillianna was not concerned about Sunday’s pending flight — only a little nervous about walking up the ladder to ascend to the flight platform, her mother’s cousin explained.

Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Phillips, an accountant by trade, joined the Bears as the team’s controller in 1983 and spent four years in that position before moving up the organization’s ladder.

Andrew Seligman, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 In the ladder stages of the third, Long Reach found some success in the run game spearheaded by freshman Reece Thimote.

Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 In order to reach the highest level, install a rolling library ladder on a track, which adds both function and style.

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	ladder
释义	ladder noun lad·der ˈla-dər often attributive 1 : a structure for climbing up or down that consists essentially of two long sidepieces joined at intervals by crosspieces on which one may step 2 : something that resembles or suggests a ladder in form or use especially : run sense 11a 3 : a series of usually ascending steps or stages : scale climbing up the corporate ladder ladderlike ˈla-dər-ˌlīk adjective Synonyms graduation hierarchy ordering ranking scale See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was moving up the corporate ladder. She worked her way up from the lowest rung on the economic ladder. She got a ladder in her stocking. Recent Examples on the Web The lip mask features ingredients like vitamin C, coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru butter, and the lip balm is made up of the ladder two ingredients. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Arnold slowly worked his way up the comedy ladder, spending much of the 1990s as a club comedian, before graduating to a touring act and then in the 2000s finding work as a television writer. Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 In addition to looking very cool on someone's wall, this three-tier hanging plant ladder serves as a stylish propagation station for cuttings, with clear vials for monitoring root growth. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 The team, which values its ability to move players up the soccer ladder, sent Haitian international Ronaldo Damus, the MVP of the team’s title run, to Swedish club Sundsvall in March for a six-figure transfer fee. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Hethcoat said Lillianna was not concerned about Sunday’s pending flight — only a little nervous about walking up the ladder to ascend to the flight platform, her mother’s cousin explained. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 Phillips, an accountant by trade, joined the Bears as the team’s controller in 1983 and spent four years in that position before moving up the organization’s ladder. Andrew Seligman, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 In the ladder stages of the third, Long Reach found some success in the run game spearheaded by freshman Reece Thimote. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2022 In order to reach the highest level, install a rolling library ladder on a track, which adds both function and style. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English hlǣder; akin to Old High German leitara ladder, Old English hlinian to lean — more at lean First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing ladder accommodation ladder career ladder fish ladder corporate ladder hook and ladder truck ladder-back rope ladder ladder truck aerial ladder Jacob's ladder See More accommodation ladder career ladder fish ladder corporate ladder hook and ladder truck ladder-back rope ladder ladder truck aerial ladder Jacob's ladder See More Kids Definition ladder noun lad·der ˈla-dər : a device used for climbing usually consisting of two long pieces of wood, rope, or metal joined at short distances by horizontal pieces on which a person may step ladder noun as in hierarchy a scheme of rank or order their team placed third on the tournament ladder Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hierarchy ranking scale series level sequence graduation ordering rung array distribution standing degree position status footing echelon food chain place disposal setup situation arrangement reaches station peck order pecking order spot disposition
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ladder

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