ferry
word
/ˈfɛɹi/
FE-ree
/fˈɛɹi/
FE-ree
Definition
A ferry is a boat or ship that carries people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, usually following a regular route.
Usage & Nuances
'Ferry' can be both a noun and a verb (e.g., 'to ferry people'), but most commonly refers to the boat itself. Common collocations: 'take the ferry', 'ferry terminal'. Used for regular, short-distance water transport, not long ocean trips.
Spanish: ferry - transbordadorPortuguese (BR): balsa - ferryPortuguese (PT): ferry - barco de passagemChinese (Simplified): 渡轮 - 摆渡船Chinese (Traditional): 渡輪 - 擺渡船Hindi: फेरी नाव - नौका (यात्री परिवहन)Arabic: عبّارة - معديةBengali: ফেরিRussian: паромJapanese: フェリーVietnamese: phàKorean: 페리Turkish: feribotUrdu: فیریIndonesian: feri
Example Sentences
We took the ferry across the river.
basic
The ferry leaves every hour from the dock.
basic
Cars and trucks can travel on the ferry.
basic
Did you see the sunset from the ferry last night? It was amazing.
natural
Let’s grab coffee at the ferry terminal before boarding.
natural
You’ll have to ferry supplies to the island; there’s no bridge.
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