gondola
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɑndəɫə// UK //ɡəndˈəʊlɐ// gon·do·la
n. a small, flat-bottomed boat used for traveling on water. You often see them in Venice, Italy, where they are pulled by people or small motors.
n. a flat-bottomed boat, typically used for transport or recreation on canals or rivers. Often associated with Venice, where it is the traditional means of transport.
We took a gondola ride through the narrow canals.
While modern ferries have largely replaced the gondola for daily commutes, the traditional vessel remains a vital part of Venice's cultural identity and a primary tourist attraction.
Borrowed from Italian gondola, from Venetan góndoƚa. Possibly from Byzantine Greek κοντοῦρα (kontoûra, “cutter, kind of ship”).