Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ferry
noun
/ˈfɛri/
Definition
A ferry is a boat or ship that carries people, goods, or vehicles across a body of water.
Examples
- The ferry operates between the island and the mainland every hour.
- We took a ferry to cross the bay during our vacation.
- He works as a captain on a ferry that shuttles cars across the river.
Meaning
The term ‘ferry’ commonly refers to a service that transports items or passengers from one side of a river, lake, or ocean to another, often on a regular schedule.
Synonyms
- boat
- transport
- ship
- crossing
