gondolier

Meanings

• noun

  A person who rows a gondola in Venice, Italy.

  - "The gondolier poles his gondola through the canals of Venice."
  - "Tourists often hire gondoliers to explore the city's waterways."

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Variants

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gondolier , gondoliers

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Etymology

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From the Venetian word 'gondola', a type of flat-bottomed boat.

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Trivia

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1. Gondolas were originally used for transportation and cargo in Venice.

2. The gondolier's oar is called a 'remo'.

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Related Concepts

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1. gondola: A type of flat-bottomed Venetian boat with a covered cabin.

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Culture

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The gondolier is a traditional figure in Venice, Italy, where gondolas have been used for transportation since the 16th century. Gondoliers wear distinctive striped shirts and straw hats, and they often sing serenades to entertain their passengers.

How to Memorize "gondolier"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in traditional Venetian clothing, rowing a gondola through the canals of Venice.

2. associate
   

   - Think of Venice and its iconic gondolas when you hear the word 'gondolier'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Gondolier' starts with 'Go' and 'D' like 'Gondola'.

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