gondolier

noun

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

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Almost immediately, Jonathan threatens to tip a gondolier into the canal by rocking his boat but stops short of throwing the man overboard. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024 Their look originates from slippers worn by Venetian gondoliers in the 18th century. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024 The diverging forces of rising tourism demand and fewer gondoliers to engage them create the need for more of them. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 16 Aug. 2024 But the city is now scrambling to save the tradition as gondoliers are becoming harder to come by. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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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