Gondolier: meaning, definitions and examples

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gondolier

 

[ หŒษกษ’ndษ™หˆlษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

occupation, transportation

A gondolier is a person who propels a gondola, a traditional flat-bottomed Venetian boat, by navigating, steering, and sometimes singing. They are known for their skill in maneuvering through the canals of Venice, often wearing traditional attire. Gondoliers are also known for their role in Venice's cultural heritage and tourism.

Synonyms

boatman, oarsman, rower

Examples of usage

  • The gondolier skillfully guided the boat through the narrow canals.
  • During the sunset, the gondolier sang a romantic song.
  • We hired a gondolier to show us the sights of Venice.
  • The gondolier wore a striped shirt and a hat.

Translations

Translations of the word "gondolier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gondoleiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เค‚เคกเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gondoliere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemudi gondola

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฝะดะพะปัŒั”ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gondolier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒณใƒ‰ใƒชใ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gondolier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gondolero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gondolci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณค๋Œ๋ฆฌ์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุฆุฏ ุงู„ุฌู†ุฏูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gondoliรฉr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gondolier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดกๅคšๅˆฉๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gondolier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gondรณlumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะฝะดะพะปัŒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gondolyer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gondolero

Etymology

The term 'gondolier' originates from the Italian word 'gondola', which refers to the iconic flat-bottomed boats typical of the Venetian lagoon. The gondola has a long history, believed to have been developed during the 11th century, and became a symbol of Venice. The profession of gondolier dates back to when these boats were a primary mode of transportation for the local population. The role has evolved, especially after the 19th century, as gondoliers began to cater more to tourists, balancing traditional skills with the demands of modern-day visitors to Venice. The gondolier is often recognized as a cultural icon representing the charm and romance of Venice.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,911, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.