ramp

[ɹæmp]

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A ramp is an inclined plane used for easy movement between levels.

You'll often see ramps in places with stairs or elevators that are out of order. Maybe you've seen them at airports, helping people get to their gates on a lower level. Ramps can be made of concrete or wood and are usually slightly sloping so people in wheelchairs or with strollers can easily get up or down a set of steps without having to lift anything heavy. Some buildings also have ramps instead of stairs for more convenience and safety.

How common is "ramp"?

Word ramp is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
A road that connects a freeway to a surface street or another freeway.
A mobile staircase that is attached to the doors of an aircraft at an airport
A large parking area in an airport for aircraft, for loading and unloading or for storage (see also apron)
A construction used to do skating tricks, usually in the form of part of a pipe.
A speed bump.
A leap or bound.
A concave bend at the top or cap of a railing, wall, or coping; a romp.