Definition of "gondola"

A small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.  examples

A hanging platform or car for transporting people or cargo.

1. An enclosed car attached to a cable mechanically lifted up the side of a mountain; an enclosed ski lift; a cable car.  examples

2. The car or basket of a hot-air balloon, airship, zeppelin, etc.  examples

3. The hanging cart in which a glass-cleaning worker stands to clean exterior glass on tall buildings.  examples

4. That part of a transporter bridge that carries passengers, vehicles, along the length of the bridge span.  examples

(rail transport, US) A type of open railway car with low sides, used to carry heavy freight such as crushed rock or steel.  examples

A free-standing shelving unit in a supermarket or other retail store.  examples

To travel by gondola.  examples