gondolier
1 synonym for gondolier, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who propels a gondola, especially in Venice.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
gondoliere
How to use gondolier
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hire a gondolier
the gondolier's song
a Venetian gondolier
the gondolier rowed
It is a neutral, descriptive word with no informal alternative in common use.
Etymology
Gondolier came into English from the Italian gondoliere by way of French. It is built from gondola plus the ending -ier.
Full origin of gondolier →Frequently asked questions
What is a gondolier?
A gondolier is someone who propels a gondola, the traditional flat-bottomed boat most associated with Venice.
Where do gondoliers work?
Gondoliers are especially associated with Venice, where they guide gondolas along the city's canals.
Where does the word gondolier come from?
It comes from the Italian gondoliere, reaching English through French, and is formed from gondola plus the suffix -ier.
