Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

car-ferry

noun

/ˈkɑːr ˈfɛri/

Definition

A boat or ship designed to carry vehicles and their passengers across water.

Examples

The car-ferry took us across the bay in just 30 minutes.
During the summer months, the car-ferry becomes very busy with tourists bringing their cars to the island.
We booked a car-ferry to avoid the long drive around the lake.

Meaning

A car-ferry is a type of ferry specifically built to transport cars and other vehicles, allowing passengers to travel with their vehicles over a body of water instead of driving around it.