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gondolier

[gon-dl-eer] / ˌgɒn dlˈɪər /
NOUN
oarsman
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Not only are the gondolas imported from Italy, but the gondoliers are professionally trained singers who travel to Italy to learn the craft.

From Salon

It opened July 4, 1905, and it’s a delight to imagine: arcades for strolling, canals with arched bridges, gondolas and gondoliers.

From Los Angeles Times

He relates on a personal level to a gondolier whose son will eventually take over his business.

From Los Angeles Times

“You need to talk a lot if you want to be a gondolier,” he said.

From New York Times

“There is no one better than a gondolier to represent the city’s traditions,” he said.

From New York Times