Definition

Noun: A gondolier is a person, specifically a boatman in Venice, Italy, whose occupation is to propel and steer a gondola, a traditional flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat.

Usage

The word "gondolier" refers exclusively to the professional operator of a gondola. It is a specific occupational noun. - The gondolier skillfully navigated the narrow canals while singing a traditional song. - To become a licensed gondolier in Venice requires extensive training and passing a rigorous exam.

Advanced Usage

• The term is culturally specific to Venice and its iconic waterways. It often evokes imagery of romance, tradition, and Venetian history.

Variants and Related Words

• Gondola (noun): The long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat that a gondolier propels.
• Gondoliering (noun, rare): The profession or activity of working as a gondolier.

Synonyms

• Boatman (a more general term for a man who works on or operates a boat).
• Oarsman (a person who rows a boat).

Notes

There are no specific phrasal verbs or idioms commonly associated with the word "gondolier" itself, as it is a very specific occupational noun.

Noun

1. a (Venetian) boatman who propels a gondola