gondoliere

/ɡɔndoʊliˈɛrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pilots or rows a gondola in Venice, Italy.

“During our trip to Venice, we hired a gondoliere to take us through the canals.”

2. noun

A person who rows or polishes gondolas.

“The gondoliere had been working at the gondola dock for over 20 years.”

Synonyms

  • gondola handler
  • gondolier

Antonyms

  • automobile driver
  • land traveler