gondola

noun
  1. A traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well-suited to the conditions of the Venetian Lagoon. It is propelled by a gondolier using a long oar. noun
    The couple enjoyed a romantic ride on a gondola through the canals of Venice.
    The gondolier skillfully navigated the narrow waterways with his gondola.
  2. An enclosed car suspended from a cable, used for transporting passengers, typically found in ski resorts or amusement parks. noun
    We took the gondola to the top of the mountain to start our skiing adventure.
    The amusement park features a gondola ride that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
  3. A large, open container or platform used for transporting goods, often found in supermarkets or warehouses. noun
    The supermarket's gondola was stocked with a variety of canned goods.
    Workers quickly filled the gondola with boxes to transport them to the storage area.