gondolier

noun

gon·​do·​lier ˌgän-də-ˈlir How to pronounce gondolier (audio)
: one who propels a Venetian gondola

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There will be a boat race between gondoliers who compete while still punting passengers, and a regatta that runs between the island of Sant’Elena and the Punta della Dogana. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Feb. 2025 Paris may be the City of Love and Venice known for its grand gestures like gondoliers serenading couples in the canals. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025 Swan boats, waterside museums and opera-singing gondoliers are the obvious highlights, but even on slow days the Canal is a great place for a stroll. The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024 Given their popularity with tourists, gondoliers will also be taught to say things in non-European languages. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gondolier 

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gondolier was in 1603

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“Gondolier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gondolier. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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gondolier

noun
gon·​do·​lier ˌgän-də-ˈli(ə)r How to pronounce gondolier (audio)
: one who drives a gondola
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