gondolier

[ gon-dl-eer ]

noun

1. a person who rows or poles a gondola.

gondolier

/ ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə /

noun

1. a man who propels a gondola

Word History and Origins

Origin of gondolier¹

From the Italian word gondoliere, dating back to 1595–1605. See gondola, -ier ²

Example Sentences

It opened July 4, 1905, and it’s a delight to imagine: arcades for strolling, canals with arched bridges, gondolas and gondoliers.

From Los Angeles Times

He relates on a personal level to a gondolier whose son will eventually take over his business.

From Los Angeles Times

“You need to talk a lot if you want to be a gondolier,” he said.

From New York Times

“There is no one better than a gondolier to represent the city’s traditions,” he said.

From New York Times

Nearly 300 acres of marshland, 15 miles west of Los Angeles, were transformed into a homage to Venice, Italy, complete with dredged canals and imported gondoliers.

From New York Times