1. plural of gondola; long, narrow boats with a high prow and stern, traditionally used in Venice, Italy
2. plural of gondola; cabins or cars suspended from a cable, used for transporting passengers over mountains or valleys
Usage: also called cable cars or aerial tramways
3. plural of gondola; open railroad freight cars with low sides
Usage: railroad/transportation context

Examples

• The tourists rode in gondolas along the canals of Venice.
• We took the gondolas up the mountain to enjoy the scenic views.
• The ski resort operates several gondolas to transport visitors to the summit.
• Historic gondolas have been used in Venice for centuries.
• The train yard contained dozens of empty gondolas waiting to be loaded.
• Gondolas are an iconic symbol of Venetian culture and romance.