1. a person who propels and steers a gondola, especially in Venice

Examples

• The gondolier sang traditional Italian songs as he rowed through the canal.
• We hired a gondolier to take us on a romantic ride through Venice.
• The experienced gondolier navigated the narrow waterways with skill.
• Our gondolier wore the traditional striped shirt and straw hat.
• The gondolier used a long oar to push off from the dock.
• Many gondoliers have been working the canals for generations.