magic carpet

Noun

magic carpet (plural magic carpets)

1. A carpet capable either of magical flight, or instantaneous transport from one place to another, used as a means of travel.
   • Have you ever been, have you ever been, to Electric Ladyland? / The magic carpet waits for you, so don't you be late1968, Jimi Hendrix, “Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)”, in Electric Ladyland, performed by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

   Synonyms:

   flying carpet

2. A conveyor belt to transport skiers/snowboarders.
   • The relaunch of the railway comes alongside other major improvement works including new 'magic carpet' conveyor belts for skiers using the beginner slopes.2023 April 5, “News in pictures: New livery adorns Cairngorm funicular”, in RAIL, number 980, page 28

   Synonyms:

   carpet lift