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ferry

[ˈferi]

ferry Definition

  • 1a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water
  • 2a place where passengers, vehicles, or goods are transported across a body of water by boat or ship

Using ferry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ferry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We took the ferry across the river.

  • Example

    The ferry leaves every hour on the hour.

  • Example

    The ferry ride was smooth and comfortable.

  • Example

    The ferry service was disrupted due to bad weather.

ferry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ferry

Phrases with ferry

  • a ferry designed to carry vehicles

    Example

    We took the car ferry to the island.

  • a facility where ferries arrive and depart

    Example

    The ferry terminal was crowded with passengers waiting to board.

  • a company that provides ferry services

    Example

    The ferry operator announced that all services were cancelled due to the storm.

Origins of ferry

from Old Norse 'ferju', meaning 'ferryboat'

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Summary: ferry in Brief

A 'ferry' [ˈferi] is a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water. It can also refer to a place where this transportation occurs. Examples include 'We took the ferry across the river.' and 'The ferry service was disrupted due to bad weather.' Phrases like 'car ferry' and 'ferry terminal' are common, as well as the term 'ferry operator,' which refers to a company that provides ferry services.

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