Gondolier

Pronunciation: /ˌɡɑːndəˈlɪr/

Definitions of gondolier

noun A person who propels and steers a gondola, especially in Venice.

Example Sentences

A1 The gondolier in Venice rowed the boat through the canals.

A2 The gondolier sang traditional songs as he guided tourists along the waterways.

B1 The gondolier expertly maneuvered the gondola through the busy water traffic.

B2 The gondolier shared interesting facts about the history of Venice with the passengers.

C1 The gondolier's skillful navigation of the narrow canals impressed everyone on board.

C2 The gondolier's deep knowledge of Venetian culture and architecture added depth to the tour experience.

Examples of gondolier in a Sentence

formal The gondolier expertly navigated the narrow canals of Venice.

informal The gondolier took us on a relaxing ride through the waterways.

slang That gondolier sure knows how to steer this thing!

figurative She was like a gondolier, guiding us through the ups and downs of life.

Grammatical Forms of gondolier

• past tense: gondoliered
• plural: gondoliers
• comparative: more gondolier
• superlative: most gondolier
• present tense: gondoliers
• future tense: will gondolier
• perfect tense: have gondoliered
• continuous tense: is gondoliering
• singular: gondolier
• positive degree: gondolier
• infinitive: to gondolier
• gerund: gondoliering
• participle: gondoliered

Origin and Evolution of gondolier

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'gondolier' originated in Venice, Italy, where gondolas have been a traditional mode of transportation for centuries.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to as the rowers of gondolas in Venice, the term 'gondolier' has come to be associated with the skilled boatmen who navigate these iconic watercraft for tourists and locals alike.