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
