gondola
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Noun — A long, narrow boat with a raised prow, traditionally rowed with a single oar, famously used on the canals of Venice.
How to use gondola
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian gondola, via the Venetian dialect, possibly ultimately from a Byzantine Greek word for a type of small ship.
Full origin of gondola →Frequently asked questions
What does “gondola” mean?
The word “gondola” means a long, narrow boat with a raised prow, traditionally rowed with a single oar, famously used on the canals of Venice. In plain terms, depending on context, either the classic Venetian boat, a cable car cabin, or a supermarket display shelf.
How do you pronounce “gondola”?
“Gondola” is pronounced GON-duh-luh (/ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ in IPA).
How do you use “gondola” in a sentence?
Here is “gondola” used in a sentence: “The couple took a romantic gondola ride through the canals of Venice.”
What is another word for “gondola”?
Words with a similar meaning to “gondola” include gondola car and gon.
What part of speech is “gondola”?
“Gondola” is a noun.
Where does the word “gondola” come from?
The word “gondola” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian gondola, via the Venetian dialect, possibly ultimately from a Byzantine Greek word for a type of small ship.
How many meanings does “gondola” have?
“Gondola” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, narrow boat with a raised prow, traditionally rowed with a single oar, famously used on the canals of Venice.