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.