Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ferryboat

Noun
/ˈfɛriˌboʊt/
Definition
A ferryboat is a type of boat or ship that carries passengers, vehicles, and sometimes freight across a body of water, such as a river, lake, or between islands.
Examples
  • The ferryboat took us across the river in less than 20 minutes.
  • Many tourists enjoyed riding the ferryboat to the nearby island for a day trip.
  • During the summer, the ferryboat runs every hour to accommodate the increased number of passengers.
Meaning
The term ferryboat refers to a vessel used to transport people and goods from one side of a body of water to another, often on a regular schedule.
Synonyms
  • ferry
  • boat
  • water taxi
  • passenger vessel