gondola

noun

gon·do·la

(usual for sense 1)

ˈgän-də-lə How to pronounce gondola (audio)

gän-ˈdō-

: a long narrow flat-bottomed boat with a high prow and stern used on the canals of Venice

: an elongated car attached to the underside of an airship

: an often spherical airtight enclosure suspended from a balloon for carrying passengers or instruments

: an enclosed car suspended from a cable and used for transporting passengers

especially : one used as a ski lift

: a heavy flat-bottomed boat used on New England rivers and on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers

: a railroad car with no top, a flat bottom, and fixed sides that is used chiefly for hauling heavy bulk commodities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The nonprofit Friends of Little Cottonwood Canyon opposes the gondola.

Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Our favorite nighttime destination was Heavenly Village, and collection of shops, restaurants, outdoor music, and a skating rink by the California-Nevada line on Route 50, not far from the terminal for the Heavenly gondola.

David Mckay Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2022 In summer, ride the gondola to the top of Mammoth Mountain and mountain bike or hike off the 11,053-foot summit.

Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2021 By contrast, buses could not move much more than 1,000 people per hour, less than a third the rate of the gondola.

Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 June 2022 At Nevis Range, there was no snow at the base station of the gondola.

Simon Akam, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2017 Providence's gondola rides are authentic, leisurely cruises through the winding canals.

Lea Lane, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Couples experience a beautiful mountain while guests get to ride the gondola to see resplendent views and can also spend time together eating and shopping in the Village, playing golf or spending the day mountain biking before the wedding.

Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 July 2022 How would the gondola affect the value of the land and surrounding areas?

Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 See More

单词	gondolas
释义	gondola noun gon·do·la (usual for sense 1) ˈgän-də-lə gän-ˈdō- 1 : a long narrow flat-bottomed boat with a high prow and stern used on the canals of Venice 2 a : an elongated car attached to the underside of an airship b : an often spherical airtight enclosure suspended from a balloon for carrying passengers or instruments c : an enclosed car suspended from a cable and used for transporting passengers especially : one used as a ski lift 3 : a heavy flat-bottomed boat used on New England rivers and on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers 4 : a railroad car with no top, a flat bottom, and fixed sides that is used chiefly for hauling heavy bulk commodities Illustration of gondola gondola 1 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The nonprofit Friends of Little Cottonwood Canyon opposes the gondola. Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Our favorite nighttime destination was Heavenly Village, and collection of shops, restaurants, outdoor music, and a skating rink by the California-Nevada line on Route 50, not far from the terminal for the Heavenly gondola. David Mckay Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2022 In summer, ride the gondola to the top of Mammoth Mountain and mountain bike or hike off the 11,053-foot summit. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2021 By contrast, buses could not move much more than 1,000 people per hour, less than a third the rate of the gondola. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 June 2022 At Nevis Range, there was no snow at the base station of the gondola. Simon Akam, Outside Online, 26 Oct. 2017 Providence's gondola rides are authentic, leisurely cruises through the winding canals. Lea Lane, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Couples experience a beautiful mountain while guests get to ride the gondola to see resplendent views and can also spend time together eating and shopping in the Village, playing golf or spending the day mountain biking before the wedding. Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 July 2022 How would the gondola affect the value of the land and surrounding areas? Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Italian dialect (Venetian), probably from Middle Greek kontoura small vessel First Known Use 1549, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition gondola noun gon·do·la ˈgän-də-lə, 2 and 3 also gän-ˈdō-lə 1 : a long narrow boat used in the canals of Venice, Italy 2 : a railroad freight car with no top 3 : an enclosure that hangs from a balloon or cable and carries passengers or instruments gondolas noun plural of gondola as in ferryboats Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ferryboats ferries taxis towboats tugboats barges taxies workboats keelboats whaleboats water taxis cobles bankers tugs gillnetters keels luggers longboats hookers seiners riverboats lifeboats tubs bumboats whalers scallopers hovercrafts lighters shrimpers draggers cutters airboats narrow boats motorboats tender hoys yawls trawlers hydroplanes houseboats cockleshells powerboats jolly boats hydrofoils outboards auxiliaries inboards cruisers launches air-cushion vehicles
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