Meaning
holster; soup plate
- a case for carrying a handgun, typically attached to a belt
- a deep soup plate or shallow bowl (regional or traditional)
In a sentence
Il poliziotto teneva la mano pronta sulla fondina.
The police officer kept his hand ready on the holster.
Ha estratto la pistola dalla fondina con un movimento rapido.
He pulled the gun out of the holster with a swift movement.
La nonna ha servito il brodo caldo in una fondina decorata.
Grandmother served the hot broth in a decorated soup plate.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fondina | feminine · singular |
| fondine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The primary modern sense is 'gun holster'.
- As 'soup plate', it is synonymous with 'piatto fondo' but less common today.