gondola

UK
/ˈɡɒndələ/
US
/ˈɡɑːndələ/

Translations

gondolanoun
gondolas
pl
UK
/ˈɡɒndələ/
US
/ˈɡɑːndələ/
The gondola glided smoothly through the canals of Venice.
Гондола плавно скользила по каналам Венеции.
The gondola of the cable car offered a breathtaking view of the mountains.
Кабина канатной дороги предлагала захватывающий вид на горы.
Additional translations
подвесная кабина
Synonyms
gondolaadjective
UK
/ˈɡɒn.də.lə/
US
/ˈɡɑːn.də.lə/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something relating to or consisting of a gondola or gondolas (e.g. "gondola ride", "gondola system").

Definitions

gondolanoun
A long, narrow boat used in the canals of Venice, propelled by a person using a single oar.
The couple enjoyed a romantic ride through the canals of Venice in a gondola.
A cabin or enclosed compartment suspended from an airship or balloon, used for carrying passengers or cargo.
The passengers boarded the gondola for a scenic flight over the city in the hot air balloon.
A car or cabin suspended from a cable, used for transporting people, especially in mountainous areas.
The ski resort's gondola took us to the top of the mountain for a day of skiing.
A flat-bottomed open railway freight car, used for transporting bulk materials.
The train's gondola was filled with coal destined for the power plant.
A freestanding shelving unit or display fixture used in retail stores for merchandising products.
The store arranged snacks on a gondola near the checkout area to encourage impulse buys.
gondolaadjective
Relating to or consisting of a gondola or gondolas.
Visitors queued for the gondola ride up the mountain.