magic carpet

magic carpet (plural magic carpets)

1. (fiction) A carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.

   Synonym: flying carpet

   • 1968, Jimi Hendrix (lyrics and music), “Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)”, in Electric Ladyland, performed by The Jimi Hendrix Experience:

     Have you ever been, have you ever been, to Electric Ladyland? / The magic carpet waits for you, so don't you be late

2. (skiing) A conveyor belt to transport skiers/snowboarders.

   Synonym: carpet lift

   Coordinate terms: T-bar, chairlift, ski lift, rope-tow

   • 2023 April 5, “News in pictures: New livery adorns Cairngorm funicular”, in RAIL, number 980, page 28:

     The relaunch of the railway comes alongside other major improvement works including new 'magic carpet' conveyor belts for skiers using the beginner slopes.