T-bar

noun

ˈtē-ˌbär How to pronounce T-bar (audio)
: a ski lift having a series of T-shaped bars each of which pulls two skiers

called also T-bar lift

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All told, the ski area has 15 lifts, including a couple of nostalgic T-bars, and 165 trails. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 The thong strap connects to another horizontal strap mid-foot, creating a T-bar-like design. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 Though much of its infrastructure was dismantled after the last closure—only a T-bar and rope-tow that serve 26 acres remain—the upper slopes of the original ski area offer great backcountry skiing. — Erin Vivid Riley, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2023 The leather T-bar sandal, instantly recognizable by its slotted construction and either partially or fully enclosed toe, was a practical choice for seafarers thanks to its ability to quickly drain water. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for T-bar

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of T-bar was in 1948

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TB and S
T-bar
TBB
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“T-bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/T-bar. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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