Search Dictionary
Definition of gondolier
gondolier
/ˌɡɑːn.dəˈlɪr/
gon · do · lier
Plural:gondoliers
gondolier Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
gondolier Game Scores & Validity
Scrabble US
Scrabble UK
WWF
Wordle Guess
• noun
1
A person who propels and steers a gondola, especially on the canals of Venice, Italy.
Example
"The gondolier skillfully navigated the narrow Venetian canal while singing a traditional melody."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for gondolier• Rhymes for gondolier
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from French 'gondolier', from Italian 'gondoliere', derived from 'gondola', the traditional Venetian boat.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gondolier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gondolier