Meaning & Definition of word "Ferry"

Ferry

/ˈfɛri/

noun:

  • 1. A boat or ship that carries people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water.
    • Example: We took the ferry across the bay to reach the island.
  • 2. A service that operates boats or ships to transport passengers or goods.
    • Example: The ferry service runs every half hour between the mainland and the island.

verb:

  • 1. To transport over a body of water in a boat or ship.
    • Example: They were ferried across the river by a small boat.
  • 2. To move or carry someone or something from one place to another.
    • Example: The volunteers ferried supplies to the disaster zone.

Etymology

Middle English 'fery', from Old English 'ferian', meaning to carry.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ferry ride:

A journey taken on a ferry.

ferry terminal:

A place where ferries dock and passengers board.

ferry service:

A regular schedule of ferry transport.

Related Words

ferryman:

A person who operates a ferry.

ferryboat:

A boat used for ferrying passengers.

ferrying:

The act of transporting people or goods by ferry.

Slang Meanings of ferry

Meaning: To ferry someone around.

Example Sentence: I’ll ferry you around town if you need a ride.

Meaning: Ferry service.

Example Sentence: Let's check the ferry schedule for our trip.