DUMBWAITER

dumbwaiter, food elevator

(noun) a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

dumbwaiter (plural dumbwaiters)

A small elevator used to move food etc. from one floor of a building to another.

(obsolete) A table or set of trays on rollers used for serving food.

(obsolete) A lazy Susan.

Source: Wiktionary

Dumb"-wait`er, n.

Definition: A framework on which dishes, food, etc., are passed from one room or story of a house to another; a lift for dishes, etc.; also, a piece of furniture with movable or revolving shelves.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition